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When disaster strikes in Canada, the Canadian Red Cross has approximately 12,500 volunteers across the country available to help organize relief efforts. Kyle Pascuzzi is one of those volunteers.

I noticed Bertrand, Carmen and their adorable Maggie (okay let’s be honest, mostly Maggie) when I arrived at the Centre. Several metres away from the bench where they have set up camp, signs indicate that no dogs are allowed beyond the doors. I see that it’s out of the question for them to part with their beloved Pomeranian.

The Canadian Red Cross and the American Red Cross have a long-standing relationship supporting each other during large disasters. Therefore, it isn’t surprising that when Hurricane Florence first made landfall the Canadian Red Cross was ready to send staff and volunteers over to help. 

Peu importe leur ampleur, les effets d’une catastrophe se font ressentir sur toute la collectivité et peuvent prendre différentes formes, selon la personne. Les catastrophes ne font pas qu’endommager les bâtiments et les infrastructures, elles peuvent également occasionner beaucoup de stress aux familles et aux communautés. En effet, les membres d’une même famille peuvent être séparés pendant des heures, voire des jours; et l’accès aux services de soutien comme les services de garde pour enfants peuvent être interrompus.
 

The Canadian Red Cross is working with the Cayman Islands Red Cross to help teach kids about their rights, bullying, promoting health dating relationships and more. Read how the programs work, and how we are collaborating to spread the message to young people. 

Si une catastrophe ou un sinistre devait frapper dès aujourd’hui, votre animal domestique serait-il prêt? La préparation aux urgences touche tous les membres de la famille, y compris ces petites bêtes que l’on aime tant. 

Les tornades qui ont frappé en Outaouais ont laissé des centaines de personnes sans toit. Depuis le 21 septembre, des bénévoles Croix-Rouge se relaient jour et nuit afin d’offrir un soutien moral aux personnes sinistrées, distribuer des articles de secours et combler les besoins de première nécessité au centre de services aux sinistrés de Gatineau.

What do you think of when you hear 'first aid'? Cuts, blood, and bruises - any number of physical injuries may come to mind. Typically, first aid provides the skills to physically help save a life. However, first aid for the mind is just as important as first aid for the body. Learning psychological first aid skills for mental health crises could also save a life. This program is being introduced and offered by Canadian Red Cross training partners and online across Canada.