Fort McMurray and district evacuation
The City of Calgary continues to support our partners in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. We also continue to support displaced residents in our reception centres.
A voluntary, phased re-entry for the safe return to Fort McMurray has begun.
Visit the Alberta Government's website for the latest updates on the re-entry program and access to Provincial emergency funding.
Information for evacuees
Help getting home
The Province has announced that transportation back to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will be coordinated by the Red Cross. For more information on transportation, please visit the Red Cross.
Support for evacuees in Calgary
As evacuees return to Fort McMurray, The City of Calgary and its partners have released a Resource Guide to help evacuees returning to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo or wishing to remain in Calgary.
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo and the Government of Alberta have released a Re-entry Information Booklet to help plan a safe return home.
Provincial emergency funding locations in Calgary
Distribution of debit cards to eligible wildfire evacuees is available at Alberta Works offices.
| Location | Hours of operation: |
|---|---|
| Location: Calgary Central 3rd floor, RPW Building 1021 10 Ave. S.W. |
Hours of operation:: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Location: Calgary East Main floor, Radisson Centre 525 28 St. S.E. |
Hours of operation:: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Location: Calgary North One Executive Place 1816 Crowchild Trail N.W. |
Hours of operation:: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Location: Calgary South 100 Fisher Park II 6712 Fisher St. S.E. |
Hours of operation:: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Reception centre
The City of Calgary has transitioned Reception Centre operations to the Red Cross. Visit the Red Cross Reception Centre at the University of Calgary – Dining Hall (124 University Gate NW).
Registration with the Red Cross
Anyone who has not yet registered with the Red Cross is encouraged to do so for additional access to emergency funding and other services. Register online or by phone at 1-888-350-6070.
Education
Students displaced from Fort McMurray and surrounding communities are encouraged to register in a school to continue their studies. The province has posted information online for parents of K to 12 students and for post-secondary and apprenticeship students.
Information for Calgarians: How you can help
Donations
We appreciate the generosity of all Calgarians in supporting those impacted by the wildfires. Please do not bring donations of goods to the reception centres as there is no capacity to accept, sort and store them.
There are a number of charitable organizations and non-profits offering support to evacuees of the fire and to relief efforts. Calgarians wishing to contribute are encouraged to make a donation to a charity of their choice. Consider searching "Donations drop off Calgary" for charities that can accommodate donations of goods.
Accommodation
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