Notice to All Evacuated Residents:
On behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canadian Red Cross will be distributing $500 in financial assistance to households who have had to evacuate their primary residences.
This assistance is meant to help households respond to ongoing needs during the evacuation period.
To access this assistance, households must be registered and authenticated by the Red Cross. Households who have not yet registered with the Red Cross are encouraged to do so:
✅ online at https://www.redcross.ca/2025NewfoundlandWildfires
✅ by calling 1-800-863-6582 between 8:00 a.m. and 8 p.m., seven days a week
✅ or by visiting http://www.gov.nl.ca/alerts/ to find the reception centre nearest them to register in person
Please note: If you have been impacted by the wildfires and registered with the Red Cross during the first week of evacuations, you must confirm your information with the Red Cross to ensure you have access to all the supports available.