What is the role of the Canadian Red Cross during a health emergency?
The Canadian Red Cross helps communities prevent and prepare for health emergencies and works with public health authorities to support vulnerable people during a crisis. This support, based on agreements with public health authorities and the needs of communities impacted, may range from sharing public health messages to supporting Canadians confined to their homes. The Canadian Red Cross ensures business continues at the Society in order to support communities throughout the emergency and to respond to additional crises that may arise, such as natural disasters. Protect yourself and your family from illness The Canadian Red Cross encourages people to practice preventative health techniques to protect themselves from all forms of the flu and stop the spread of germs to others. • Wash your hands often, using plenty of soap and warm water • Cover your mouth with a tissue when you cough • Sneeze or cough in your sleeve, not your hand • If you become sick, stay at home • Talk to your heal
