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The Canadian Red Cross registered 40,000 people for emergency funding following the damage caused by Fiona.

The Canadian Red Cross registered 40,000 people for emergency funding following the damage caused by Fiona.

By Omayma othmani

Published: October 1, 2022

The Canadian Red Cross has shifted its efforts to a new mission: helping provinces distribute emergency funds following Fiona disaster. Dan Beadle, Communications Director of the Red Cross in Atlantic Canada, said in an interview with CTV News on Saturday: "Much of our focus this weekend has shifted to the next phase, which helps regional governments, especially the governments of Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island, distribute emergency funding to people." Fiona struck Atlantic Canada on September 24, resulting in three deaths and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity, in addition to destroying homes. The storm is expected to cost between $300 million and $700 million in insurance claims, according to financial services company DBRS Morningstar. Already this weekend, the Canadian Red Cross has registered 40,000 people across Atlantic Canada for government assistance, which Beadle described as "a massive operation." Following the storm, Nova Scotia announced more than $40 million to help residents and organizations face hurricane recovery costs, while Newfoundland and Labrador allocated $30 million. Prince Edward Island also provided $5 million to charities and non-profits assisting residents in need. Beadle also stated that the amount of funding eligible residents will receive will vary from province to province, but Canadian Red Cross staff are available to answer any questions and help residents register for assistance. Residents affected by the hurricane can contact the Canadian Red Cross at 1-800-863-6528 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Separate fundraising efforts by the Canadian Red Cross have so far successfully raised more than $10 million in donations, which will be used to help people in Atlantic Canada recover in the long term.

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