Disasters come in many forms, a house fire, a flood or a major storm. Atlantic Canada is particularly vulnerable to weather-related events, and 2010 was no exception. Red Cross volunteers were busy responding to disasters here in Atlantic Canada and across the country.
In particular, Hurricane Igor, that ripped through the Burin, Avalon and Bonavista peninsulas of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the severe flooding in southern and central New Brunswick in early December were stark reminders of the wrath of Mother Nature. They proved that at any time, any of us might find ourselves evacuated, isolated or vulnerable.
Fortunately in these and many more disasters last year, Atlantic Canadians could count on the Canadian Red Cross to respond and provide assistance.
Through the generous support of people like you, the Canadian Red Cross is ready to help 24 hours a day. Its specially trained volunteers responded last year an average of once every 1.25 days; assisting 7,582 Atlantic Canadians with support such as clothing, shelter, food, medical and other special needs and – most importantly – comfort and hope.
