Business owners in Fort McMurray now have their own recovery hotline thanks to the Canadian Red Cross.
The hotline will operate 24 hours a day; seven days a week for the next two weeks.
“We’re committed to business in Wood Buffalo. Our businesses are the backbone of the region. They are critical economic drivers of our community, providing residents with vital goods, services and – above all – jobs,” said Melissa Blake, Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. “Our business owners are highly resilient, but we want to ensure that they access the necessary tools and resources to help them as we move forward.”
The number is 855-RMWB-BIZ (855-769-2249), and will provide updates for business and link them to resources that can help with any ongoing issues. The hotline will also be the starting point of a business recovery survey that will help direct resources moving forward.
“The Canadian Red Cross is proud to support the Business Recovery Hotline,” said Jenn McManus, vice president of Alberta operations for the Canadian Red Cross. “Businesses are vital to all regions impacted by the wildfires, and this hotline will help identify the most pressing needs of business owners as they re-enter and re-establish in their communities.”
The Canadian Red Cross is covering all costs associated with the hotline.
For a list of the businesses already up and running, visit the RMWB website.
