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Wildfire Recovery Actions update – Sept. 12
Sep 12, 2024 | 5:42 PM
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Government of Alberta PSA — Recovery task force actions
- The Jasper Recovery Task Force continues to support the development of interim housing options for displaced residents, essential workers and workers to help rebuild Jasper. It is working closely with the Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada to determine the best solutions to promote recovery in the area.
- The Municipality of Jasper’s request for expressions of interest to provide interim housing options in and around the townsite has closed. Provincial officials are working with the municipality to evaluate the expressions of interest and determine the best options for consideration.
- Government supports for vulnerable individuals or those in acute financial need remain available; anyone who needs information on available government supports can contact the 24-hour Emergency Income Support Contact Centre at 1-866-644-5135 for more information.
- To date, almost $13 million has been donated to the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. Donations can still be made through the Canadian Red Cross. Alberta’s government is working with the Canadian Red Cross to determine the best use of those funds, and how they can best serve the people of Jasper.
Eligibility for Emergency Evacuation Payments
- Residents affected by mandatory evacuation orders that exceed a minimum of seven days are eligible for one-time emergency evacuation payments of $1,250 for each adult and $500 for each child under the age of 18.
- Evacuees are encouraged to apply for these emergency payments online at evacuationpayment.alberta.ca, by calling the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992 or by visiting an Alberta Supports office for assistance. Locations can be found at alberta.ca/alberta-supports.
- Applications for emergency evacuation payments will be open for 60 days after a specific community’s evacuation order begins; however, we encourage evacuees to apply as soon as possible.
- People who left their home community, but who were not part of a mandatory evacuation order, are not eligible for payment.
- Hotel extensions for Jasper evacuees have concluded. If you require emergency income support, please contact 1-866-644-5135. For other information and support, please call Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992.
