The registration process for emergency financial assistance for primary households evacuated due to wildfire will be closing on Monday, September 15, at 8:00 p.m. NDT.
Registrations continue to be processed by the Canadian Red Cross and funds will continue to be dispersed to all eligible individuals.
Eligible primary households MUST meet the following criteria in order to receive the emergency financial assistance:
Registered
Confirm your information with the Canadian Red Cross if you have already registered.
Evacuated
Impacted residents must have been evacuated from their primary residence.
Verified Compliance
Impacted residents must confirm through an attestation/affidavit compliance with the evacuation order.
Proof of Residency
Your primary residence address will be confirmed by the Canadian Red Cross.
Household Definition
A household is defined as a person or group of persons who live together and consider themselves a household. Multiple households may live in the same dwelling. The following are examples:
- A married or common law couple, with or without children
- A single parent family
- A single person
- In situations where a lease lists two tenants who are not in a relationship (for example, roommates), each tenant is considered a separate household
How to Receive Funding
Eligible residents can sign up for the emergency financial assistance, two ways:
- By calling the Canadian Red Cross, 1-800-863-6582, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., seven days a week.
- By visiting redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires.
Payment
The financial assistance will be provided to eligible residents as soon as possible via electronic funds transfer, pre-paid card, cheque or alternate arrangements, as required.
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