Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people most impacted by the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada fires

OTTAWA, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal to support people who are most impacted by wildfires.

Dangerous wildfires and heavy smoke are causing significant damage and impacting air quality in Atlantic Canada, forcing people to evacuate their homes and communities.

Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those most impacted in the most affected areas in Nova Scotia and other Atlantic provinces with immediate and ongoing relief, recovery, and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Atlantic Canada.

Those wishing to make a financial donation to the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal can do so online at www.redcross.ca, or by calling 1-800-418-1111.

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Red Cross donor inquiries: [email protected] or 1-800-418-1111

About the Canadian Red Cross
Here in Canada and overseas, the Red Cross stands ready to help people before, during and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement ? which is made up of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 192 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies ? the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supporting them in strengthening their resilience.

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