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Registration
Financial assistance provided by the Canadian Red Cross
Government assistance by province
How the Canadian Red Cross is helping those affected
Additional resources
Wellbeing and coping with crisis

Registration

The Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people impacted by Hurricane Fiona to register with us. Registration with Red Cross ensures people can be contacted while away from home, and can be reached with information on Red Cross services and assistance that may become available to them during this time of need.

Households impacted can register by calling 1-800-863-6582 between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ADT

Atlantic Canada: Households impacted in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick can register online here

Atlantic Canada: Register now

Please note: You only need to register once for your household. Please do not register again if you have already registered with the Red Cross over the phone or through this website.

To register, you will be asked basic information about you and your household, such as your name, date of birth, email address, and home address.

Financial assistance provided by the Canadian Red Cross

Thanks to the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the Canadian Red Cross Hurricane Fiona in Canada Appeal, the Red Cross is providing $500 in financial assistance to households most impacted by the hurricane that hit on September 23, 2022.

Starting the week of October 10, Canadian Red Cross will begin distribution of funds to eligible households from the most impacted areas that have registered with the organization and are unable to meet their basic needs as a result of the hurricane.

This assistance will be provided to those most in need in the following areas:

• Prince Edward Island

• The following areas in Nova Scotia:
  • Antigonish County
  • Cape Breton Regional Municipality
  • Colchester County
  • Cumberland County
  • Guysborough County
  • Inverness County
  • Pictou County
  • Richmond County
  • Victoria County

• The following areas in Newfoundland and Labrador:
  • Channel-Port Aux Basques
  • Margaree-Fox Roost
  • Rose Blanche – Harbour le Cou
  • Diamond Cove
  • Burnt Islands
  • Burgeo
  • Isle aux Morts
  • Grand Bay East

The areas of eligibility were determined in collaboration with local authorities.

People who have not yet registered with the Red Cross are encouraged to do so by calling 1-800-863-6582 between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ADT, or by going online at www.redcross.ca/hurricanefiona to either register online or find the reception centre nearest them.

Please note : If a person living in one of the areas listed above has already registered with the Red Cross online, over the phone, or in person they should

not

register again. Once a Red Cross registration number has been received by a household for Hurricane Fiona that household is considered registered and does not need to do so again. Any duplicate registrations may delay the process as additional validation will be needed.

Government assistance by province

• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• Newfoundland and Labrador

Additional information will be added for other affected provinces as it becomes available. For more information about assistance available in your province, please visit your provincial government website.

How the Canadian Red Cross is helping those affected

As of October 6, the Canadian Red Cross has:

• Provided emergency shelter to more than 1,200 individuals.
• Provided support at 16 shelters and/or reception centres in partnership with local authorities.
• Provided more than 5,700 emergency items to impacted individuals and communities, including hygiene kits, cots, blankets and teddy bears for children.
• Mobilized more than 200 volunteers and employees to support the response.

More than 56,000 households have registered with the Red Cross in all provinces impacted by Hurricane Fiona.

Financial assistance has been distributed to more than 14,000 households on behalf of provincial governments.

The Canadian Red Cross continues to work alongside community leadership and all levels of government to best support individuals, families and communities impacted by Hurricane Fiona in their journey to recovery.

Additional resources

After a hurricane

• Hurricane Checklist and Tips: general checklists and tips for navigating recovery such as how to keep documents together and organized, who to hire and not hire, who should be notified, reminders of what to consider and tips for navigating potential flood insurance claims.

After flooding

• Review the step-by-step Canadian Red Cross Guide to Flood Recovery for information on what to do when you return home after flooding.
• Flooding Checklist and Tips: general checklists and tips for navigating recovery such as how to keep documents together and organized, who to hire and not hire, who should be notified of the flooding, reminders of what to consider and tips for navigating potential flood insurance claims.
• Home Inventory Checklist: a document to keep a list of your home inventory which is helpful both for insurance and other assistance programs. In the case of an insurance claim, an insurance provider would use a similar form to assess the cost to repair or replace lost or damaged items. These items are referred to as home contents.
• Substantial Repair and Reconstruction Contract Checklist: Hiring a contractor for damage or rebuild? Use this checklist with tips as a guide when reviewing the contract prior to signing with a contractor.

Wellbeing and Coping with Crisis

Following an emergency or disaster, a person may experience a range of thoughts, feelings and behaviours that can be intense, confusing, and frightening. These experiences trigger responses that can include physical, emotional, and behavioural reactions.

There are many resources to help you, your family, and your community. Learn more about Coping with Crisis, including ways that you can care for yourself and your loved ones during an emergency.

If you are concerned for the immediate safety or yourself or someone else, call a local crisis support line or 911 right away. Additional resources are listed below and specialised crisis lines are services can also be found here.

• Canadian Mental Health Association: For links to support and resources in your area.
• First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
• Kids Help Phone - 24-hour bilingual and anonymous phone counselling, online counselling and referral service for children and youth.
• Bell Let's Talk - List of organizations with helpful resources.

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Source: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/hurricane-fiona-2022

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