Alberta wildfire evacuees to get financial payment, military to help
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Premier Danielle Smith announced one-time emergency payments to people who have to leave their home for more than seven days.
Government and wildfire officials updated Albertans Monday afternoon on the state of emergency caused by dozens of wildfires.
Premier Danielle Smith announced one-time emergency payments to people who have to leave their home for more than seven days.
Adults will get $1,250 for themselves and $500 for each of their children under 18.
"This is an incredibly stressful time," Smith said Monday afternoon.
"We wanted to make sure that we were able to fill any gaps. That's part of the reason why it's seven days. When a family has been out of a home for longer than seven days, that's when I think additional strain and pressure comes on."
Albertans who qualify can apply online with an Alberta.ca account starting Tuesday at 9 a.m.
The money will be sent via e-transfer.
