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Donating to Red Cross for Fort McMurray

May 4, 2016 | 9:34 AM

The Red Cross is the safest and most efficient way of providing the residents of Fort McMurray with the help they need.

The Red Cross has a secure webpage to make donations up now. You can make online donations to them at https://donate.redcross.ca/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1951&ea.campaign.id=50610&_ga=1.257336971.1066826303.1462375421

You can also call to 1-800-418-1111.

Those hoping to help from afar are also reminded to remain vigilant, as some fraudulent donation accounts have already been spotted online. The Red Cross is also providing the latest information on the evacuations. Those hoping to find out where loved ones have taken refuge are asked to call the organization at 1-888-350-6070.