2026 BC Wildfires Recovery Support — Canadian Red Cross is part of the HelpKelowna community directory for the Central Okanagan. This page brings together eligibility, hours, and current contact details so you can confirm before going.
Categories: Wildfire Supports
The Canadian Red Cross is helping people in BC recover from the 2026 wildfires. ▸ Personalized recovery support: help planning your next steps, understanding insurance and rebuilding, and finding community resources. Email BCRecoverySupport@redcross.ca. Emails are returned within two business days. ▸ Early recovery financial assistance: for households whose primary residence (the home you live in most of the time) was destroyed by the wildfires. If you think you qualify and have not been contacted, email BCRecovery@redcross.ca. ▸ In-person support: for people whose primary residence was affected. As of October 6, 2026, the organization's site lists dates in Vernon (Prestige Hotel, 4411 32nd Street), Summerland (Giant's Head Elementary School, 10503 Prairie Valley Road) and Clinton, through November. Walk-ins are welcome; appointments are preferred (book by email). Check the website for current dates. ▸ Free N95 masks while supplies last, at listed locations including Central Okanagan Emergency Management (1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). ▸ To donate to the 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal: give online at redcross.ca or text BCFIRES to 20222 to give $10.
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