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The City of Edmonton’s Rapid Emergency Support Terminal (REST) for evacuees from Jasper and Jasper National Park is now closed. Rooms for Jasper residents and workers in hotels coordinated by the Canadian Red Cross remain in place until 11am on Tuesday, September 3.
For updates from the Town of Jasper, visit Jasper Wildfire 2024
Jasper Wildfire Call Centre: 1-800-863-6582 (8am-8pm)
Jasper residents and workers in hotels coordinated by the Canadian Red Cross must check-out by 11am on Tuesday, September 3, unless prior arrangements have been made with the hotel. The Municipality of Jasper and Parks Canada are working to support evacuees that don’t have a home to return to in Jasper; those in need of housing should visit Jasper Wildfire 2024 and complete the housing application.
Evacuees, including temporary foreign workers, may be eligible to receive a one-time payment of $1,250 for each adult and an additional $500 for each child under 18. For information on emergency evacuation payments, visit MyAlberta Evacuation Payment.
The Canadian Red Cross is distributing $1,250 to households evacuated from their primary residence in Jasper (recipients need to be registered with the Red Cross). Register online or by calling 1-800-863-6582.
Additional financial support may be available from the Government of Alberta; residents/workers in need should contact the Alberta Support Centre at 1-877-644-9992 on weekdays from 7:30am to 8pm.
Registered evacuees’ access to transit and other City amenities will end on Tuesday, September 3.
Evacuee wristbands will be considered valid fare on all Edmonton Transit bus and LRT routes as well as on Strathcona County, St. Albert, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc and Spruce Grove transit until Tuesday, September 3.
Registered evacuees with wristbands will receive free admission to all City of Edmonton recreation and leisure centres (find a recreation centre by selecting a quadrant and/or amenities) until Tuesday, September 3.
The wristbands will also provide free admission to the Edmonton Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory and John Janzen Nature Centre until Tuesday, September 3.
This is a difficult time for evacuees and the community as they experience uncertainty and loss.
Mental health services and supports include: