Fort McMurray Flooding Relief Fund
Fort McMurray has seen it's share of Disasters in the past 4 years. In 2016 they were devastated by the forest fires that destroyed 3,244 buildings and did cost 13.3 billion Canadian Dollars. The decline of the oil industry has been devastating on local jobs and businesses and the Corona Virus has closed more businesses and now the Athabasca has a 13 kilometre Ice dam that has inundated the city damaging 1,300 buildings and forcing the evacuation of more than 13,000 people.
But you can help - Disaster Aid Canada is working with Rotary Clubs and Community Organisations to bring relief
Come Hell or High Water - Fort McMurray Flood Relief Fund
The 2016 Fires and 2020 Floods have wreaked havoc on a community that has been tested too many times recently. They are resilient but they need our help.
In 2016 the massive forest fires destroyed 3,244 buildings and devastated the community and many people lost their homes; the downturn in the Oil Industry has left a large section of the community unemployed and the future is uncertain; the COVID-19 Pandemic has closed businesses and added to unemployment and if those disasters weren't enough the April 2020 flooding has hit people's lives, homes and businesses again.
13,000 people were evacuated from their homes due to the flooding. Businesses already struggling with COVID-19 restrictions were flooded. Some people have lost their homes for the second time in 4 years. Many are still fighting to get insurance payouts from the fires and many do not have insurance coverage for flooding. The community is rallying around its residents in the face of this adversity but the toll is high.
Disaster Aid Canada is working with Rotarians on the ground who will coordinate with nonprofits and small business, soup kitchens and shelters, individuals and families in need. Your donations will make a big difference to the community.
We are working with Rotary District 5370 and the two Rotary Clubs in Fort McMurray, along with community organisations to ensure that relief funds are used in the community for victims of this disaster.
All donations are greatly appreciated. Charity #896568417
Donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt.
Cheques can be mailed to:
Disaster Aid Canada
PO Box 2141
Ladysmith BC, V9G 1B6