Canadian Red Cross Society - Northern Ontario - Canadian Red Cross Society - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay Branch - Emergency and Disaster Management

If you have been affected by a personal disaster, such as a house fire, in Ontario, call 1-800-850-5090 Mon-Sun 24 hours

Program:

Canadian Red Cross Society - Northern Ontario - Thunder Bay Branch - Emergency and Disaster Management

Organization:

Canadian Red Cross Society - Northern Ontario

Phone Numbers:

807-623-3073

Toll-Free:

1-800-850-5090

After Hours:

1-866-579-4357

Fax:

807-622-1031

Email:

thunderbay@redcross.ca

Address:

1145 Barton St
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5N3

Location:

Functions as the main Thunder Bay office located at Barton St and Sibley Dr; Balmoral Park, near Confederation College campus

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Public Contacts:

Adam Zuback - Emergency Management Coordinator
807-623-3073 ext 105; cell 807-621-5156 * adam.zuback@redcross.ca

Service Description:

Partners with local agencies to provide emergency food, shelter and clothing for up to 72 hours for family disasters such as house fires

Works in collaboration with local authorities and other agencies to address the immediate needs of individuals affected

May provide emergency and disaster services in partnership with first responders, emergency managers, public officials, and in collaboration with other voluntary sector organizations in the case of large scale disasters; these services may include emergency lodging, reception and information, emergency food, emergency clothing, personal services and family reunification

Provides various online resources on emergency preparedness

Trains volunteers to respond to emergencies and disasters locally

Accepts financial donations that are used to assist in local, provincial, and international disasters and emergencies

Fees:

None

Application:

Call for service

Eligibility / Target Population:

No restrictions

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern