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Fort McMurray – Help
is on the Way!
We are deeply saddened by the loss and devastation forest
fires have caused to the people of Fort McMurray. Our thoughts and prayers go
out to them.
Many Organizations
Helping
From Airbnb helping to coordinate free emergency homes for
Fort McMurray evacuees, to Red Cross humanitarian efforts to Radio-thons many
are trying to help the victims of this tragedy. Other organizations are offering housing to those who were
forced to leave their homes, many of whom escaped the raging fires with just
the clothes on their backs. Reports claim that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is
saying that 7,000 cots have been provided for Fort McMurray evacuees in
emergency shelters, with 13,000 more coming soon.
How Can You Help?
Here are some ideas: When you text the word FIRES to 45678 you
can donate $10 dollars or if you text the word REDCROSS to 30333 a
$5 donation will be added to your wireless bill and if you text the word
REDCROSS to 45678 a $10 donation will be added to your wireless bill.
Governments Matching
Donations
To make your donation go twice as far, Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau has announced that the federal government will be joining with Alberta
to match individual donations made for Fort McMurray disaster relief. According
to news reports by CBC the Canadian Red Cross has received more than $30
million in donations.
About Canadian Red
Cross Donations
For more information about how to help and for a larger
donation and general inquiries, visit their list of Frequently Asked Questions, contact WeCare@redcross.ca or call
1-800-418-1111. If you have been affected by the wildfires go directly
to their website to register: http://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/how-we-help-canadians/red-cross-services/northern-alberta-wildfires-registration
