Short-term emergency assistance for eligible residents forced from home by an emergency in the East Kootenay.
When local emergency officials activate Emergency Support Services (ESS), Canadian Red Cross volunteer teams may help evacuees with immediate basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter. Larger responses may include family reunification, emotional support and transportation. The RDEK guide says basic support is generally available for up to 72 hours and may be extended depending on the emergency. Evacuees can pre-register through the provincial ERA website and should follow current instructions from local emergency officials.
Service Areas: Baynes Lake, Brisco, Bull River, Canal Flats, Cokato, Columere, Corbin, Cranbrook, Dorr, Edgewater, Elkford, Elko, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Fernie Alpine Resort, Fort Steele, Galloway, Grasmere, Hosmer, Invermere, Jaffray, Kimberley, Moyie, Newgate, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Rosen Lake, Skookumchuck, Sparwood, Spillimacheen, Ta Ta Creek, Tie Lake, Wardner, Wasa, West Fernie, Wilmer, Windermere
Grocery support for individuals and families in need.
The food bank provides groceries to individuals and families needing food support. A bill or picture ID showing a name and address is required. The listed hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 am to 3 pm; contact the food bank to confirm current access arrangements.
Service Areas: Kimberley, Marysville, Meadowbrook, Saint Marys Lake, Ta Ta Creek
Location: 255 Knighton Road, Kimberley, British Columbia
Personal care, nursing and homemaking supports delivered in clients’ homes and other settings.
Services include personal care and attendant support with daily activities, nursing care such as medication support and wound care, companionship, light housekeeping, meal preparation, accompanied appointments, respite and community inclusion supports. Services are individualized; contact the Cranbrook branch for assessment, availability and fees.
Service Areas: Brisco, Canal Flats, Cranbrook, Creston, Elkford, Elko, Fairmont Hot Springs, Fernie, Fort Steele, Golden, Grasmere, Invermere, Jaffray, Kimberley, Marysville, Moyie, Panorama, Radium Hot Springs, Skookumchuck, Sparwood, Ta Ta Creek, Wasa, Wilmer, Windermere
Location: 14 - 13th Avenue South, Cranbrook, British Columbia