FORT MCMURRAY, ALTA.—The Red Cross says $125 million has been raised so far in donations to help in the Fort McMurray recovery effort. Much of the $125 million has already been used to pay for direct cash transfers to evacuees, transportation, food, shelter and cleanup kits as the city starts its recovery. The agency’s president, Conrad Sauvé, says that figure will increase substantially once eligible donations are matched by the Alberta and federal governments. “Let’s remember that we are a month in and we know that it will take much more time for recovery to occur,” he said Thursday. “For some it might take months, for others it may take years and the Red Cross will be here to assist for as long as needed.”Sauvé says much of the $125 million has already been used to pay for direct cash transfers to evacuees, transportation, food, shelter and cleanup kits.

Source: thestar June 02, 2016 19:19 UTC