The following information is here to provide a general summary of important links and contacts for Cariboo Regional District residents, business and property owners after a disaster.
Please note that Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is not available for wildfire losses. DFA is limited to uninsurable losses.
The Canadian Red Cross is providing one-time financial assistance to people impacted by the wildfire and under an evacuation order for 10 consecutive days or more due to wildfires. Thanks to the Province of British Columbia and the generosity of Canadians, the Canadian Red Cross is able to provide this support to people affected by the wildfires.
Direct financial assistance helps people cover immediate needs related to their evacuation and allows people to make decisions on what is best for themselves and their families.
Registration with Canadian Red Cross is the first step to accessing support for people under evacuation orders due to wildfires. You can register by calling 1-800-863-6582, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. PST.
Registration with Red Cross ensures people are accounted for, can be contacted while away from home, and can also be reached with information on further Red Cross services and assistance that may become available to them during this time of need.
People who have already registered with British Columbia Emergency Support Services (ESS), or are staying with family and friends, are also encouraged to register with Red Cross.
Recent announcements make no significant changes to the provincial AgriStability program other than:
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National 2021 AgriRecovery funding News Release IInformation and resources for farms/livestock producers
Community Futures created a website to provide resources, support, and direction to businesses who may be impacted by the 2021 wildfires; this information is update regularly. There is currently no funding secured for financial support of affected businesses however, there are resources available to assist with disaster mitigation and recovery.
Connect with an advisor through their toll-free number: 1-800-670-9058