Category-5 Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica on October 28, and is the third strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic Ocean. It later hit Cuba as a Category-3 hurricane ...

The Canadian Red Cross Advanced Marine First Aid Course focuses on a higher level of training to respond to crisis in a marine setting. Review course.

Across Canada, winter storms or extreme cold can occur suddenly and last for multiple days. The best way to protect yourself and your family is to follow these steps: ...

A referral from a Healthcare Professional as identified by the Health Authority or Health Organization is required. Advanced Short Term Program – formerly HELP Plus provides a range of advanced ...

Learn how to identify and respond to cardiovascular and choking emergencies in adults, children, and infants depending on the level of CPR chosen. Training also includes AED use.

November is CPR Month and the Canadian Red Cross challenges everyone to get the training they need to help save a life. Receiving bystander CPR almost doubles the odds of survival in out-of-hospital ...

Governments in Canada and around the world recognize the importance of protecting the red cross emblem from misuse. Here is a short summary of relevant legislation in Canada. The Geneva Conventions ...

The Red Cross is there when Canadians need us most. We help build safer communities across Canada by providing local first aid training and education, emergency and disaster support, local health ...

Home fires are one of the most common emergencies experienced by Canadians. In a matter of minutes, a fire in the home can be life-threatening. It’s critical to act quickly, which is why it’s so ...

This form can be used by people to sign themselves up to the Friendly Calls program, or by people looking to refer someone who may benefit from its services.

The Canadian Red Cross helps migrants and refugee claimants to Canada who have been impacted by armed conflict and other emergency situations. Our various programs and services cover topics from ...

The Canadian Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) provides Canadians with short-term loans of health equipment on a donation basis. A referral from a health care professional is required.