A number of resources and services are available for people who were displaced by the floods.
Displaced Residents
Visit the Province’s Disaster Recovery Program or call 1-888-671-1111 / 1-780-422-0300 to learn where the closest registration centre is.
To learn more on how to obtain a pre-loaded debit card, visit their website or call 1-866-825-4455 / 310-4455 for more information
For counselling and emotional support services, please contact the Distress Centre’s crisis line at 403-266-4357. Trained volunteers are available to answer your call 24/7.
For information on community, health, social services and other agencies who can answer questions in many languages 24 hours a day, please call 211.
Displaced Animals
If you have a pet and cannot arrange accommodation for them, you can take them to:
The City of Calgary Animal Service Centre, 2201 Portland St. S.E.
The Calgary Humane Society, 4455 110 Ave S.E.
Medications and Health Needs
Alberta Health Services is working with The City of Calgary to provide assistance to evacuees who have medical requirements.
Reunite with Family
The Canadian Red Cross has established a phone number to assist Calgarians with connecting to family members who have been displaced. Contact the Red Cross at: 1-866-696-6484.
Pension Cheques
Contact Canada Post at 1-866-607-6301 to receive information about how to get your Government of Canada pension cheque.
Income Support from the Province of Alberta
(For existing clients only)
This information does not apply to people seeking flood relief. For existing income support call the Alberta Government Feedback Line at 403-310-0000 for information about your income payment.
