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.
Fires 2021
Please note that Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is not available for wildfire losses. DFA is limited to uninsurable losses.
Registration with Red Cross and eligibility for financial assistance
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.
- Eligible households across B.C. who are or have been under evacuation order by a Local Authority or through a Band Council Resolution for 10 consecutive days or more due to wildfires will receive $1,200.
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.
Financial support available for B.C. farmers and ranchers
AgriStability Program
Recent announcements make no significant changes to the provincial AgriStability program other than:
- Allowing for late enrollment – late participation means farmers not enrolled for the 2021 program year can apply to enroll until December 31, 2022
- Farmers enrolled in the 2021 program year will have an increased maximum interim payment from 50% to 75% of the estimated final payment
Quick Facts:
- The AgriStability program is funded by the governments of Canada and B.C. through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
- AgriStability protects agricultural producers against declines in their net farming income due to market conditions, production loss or increased costs of production.
- Late registrants in the 2021 program will receive a 20% lower payment rate than those who enrolled on time.
- The 2021 Wildfire Emergency Feed Program is separate from the Livestock Relocation Program.
- Crop producers enrolled in the ministry’s Production Insurance (PI) program who have experienced losses due to heat or fires should contact their local PI representative to begin the claims process and access support.
Learn More:
Enroll in AgriStability
National 2021 AgriRecovery funding News Release IInformation and resources for farms/livestock producers
Community Futures Wildfire Business Support
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