The Canadian Red Cross is distributing an additional $500 in one-time financial assistance to Jasper households starting Thursday (Aug. 15).
This assistance is meant to help Jasper residents with ongoing needs such as food, transportation or clean-up supplies as they begin returning to town and to support those who are unable to return.
“We know the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in Jasper are immense and recovery will take time,” said Amy Avis, chief of emergencies for the Canadian Red Cross, in a news release.
“The additional financial assistance of $500 per household will help people meet their ongoing needs as they begin their next steps in recovery. The distribution of these funds has already started, and people impacted by the wildfires do not need to be in Jasper to receive this assistance.”
The Canadian Red Cross previously distributed $750, with over 2,600 Jasper household receiving this payment as of Aug. 7.
The $500 is being automatically distributed to eligible households that have already registered with the Canadian Red Cross.
Jasper residents who haven’t registered yet can call 1-800-863-6582. They can also find information about Red Cross services on its website.
Donations to the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal can be made online or by calling 1-800-418-1111.
The federal and provincial governments will match every donation made by individual Canadians between July 25 and Aug. 24.
