#Wildfires are active across Canada.

Here are 5⃣things you can (and should) do to prepare yourself ahead of time⬇️

👎 Bad idea: driving through flooded waters. They could be deeper than you think.

👍Good idea: turning around and finding an alternative route.

Learn more flood safety tips at brnw.ch/21wJjQ4

Wildfire season has already started. Prepare with these 3⃣ tips:

1. Pack a grab-and-go bag

2. Have a family emergency plan

3. Stay informed on local alerts & evacuation procedures

Stay safe! More tips can be found at brnw.ch/21wJixU

An update on the flooding response in Tanzania from Canadian Matt Baden, who is currently working with @IFRC.

Even if Gaza may not be making the headlines, the humanitarian situation remains dire.

Tommaso Della Longa, @IFRC Spokesperson and Media Unit Manager, gives us an update.

Let's not forget about Gaza.

#PhotoOfTheWeek : Harsh winter conditions in #Mongolia continue to impact thousands, with many lacking food and coal to keep warm. Through the EDAF, @canadadev is contributing to the IFRC-DREF, which has released funds to help МУЗН scale up their response efforts.

The IFRC condemns the killing of Hossam El-Din Awad Mohamed Khalifa, a volunteer from the Sudanese Red Crescent Society, in Tuti Island, Khartoum State, on 10 April while on duty.

We send our deepest condolences to his family & colleagues.

Humanitarian workers are #NotATarget .

Participate in our 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝘄, organized with uOttawa CREDP.

From May 26-31, immerse yourself in IHL through realistic case studies and a full simulation day.

Details ➡ brnw.ch/21wJ95G

⚠️ #Wildfires are burning across #BC and #Alberta .

Make sure you stay safe and are ready to evacuate at any point by following these tips ⤵️and closely monitor BC Wildfire Service and Alberta Wildfire for updates.

The floods in the Republic of #Kazakhstan have affected over 80k people. Red Crescent KZ is providing aid to those impacted which includes distributing essential items. With support from Development Canada EDAF project, we have contributed to IFRC-DREF to support response efforts.

We are concerned about the recent violence in the West Bank.
Our statement below ⬇️

Ahead of #wildfire season:

🎒 Make a grab-and-go bag
📂 Ensure your have adequate insurance coverage
🪵 Move all combustibles away from your home
🚗 Keep your car fueled & parked forward
📲 Follow FireSmart Canada @nrcan CIFFC

The Canadian Red Cross is shocked and saddened to learn about the death of Mohammed Awad Allah Musa, a Palestine Red Crescent Society volunteer paramedic in the West Bank region, and send our deepest condolences to their loved ones.

Humanitarians are not a target.

Florence Barron began volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross back in the early 1960s ❤️👏 As she marks her 60 years of service, Florence remains steadfast in her volunteer endeavours & commitment to giving back to the community.

Read Florence’s story: brnw.ch/21wIUcl