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SK Wildfire Inquiry Line: Toll-free: 1-855-559-5502, now available from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Information for Evacuees

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) understands this is a difficult time for those affected by the wildfires. The safety and well-being of evacuees remain our top priority. We are working closely with local leaders, emergency response teams and support organizations to ensure you have the resources and information you need.

  1. Funding and Support
  2. Current Evacuations
  3. Emergency and Community Support
  4. Contact Information
  5. Mental Health Support
  6. SaskAlert
  7. Provincial Disaster Assistance Program 

1. Funding and Support

A one-time payment of $500 for emergency financial support will be given to Saskatchewan residents who were over the age of 18, as of June 20, 2025, and live in communities that were evacuated during the 2025 wildfires. Either your community or the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) will provide the $500 in emergency funding to you. The SPSA is working with communities to determine the details of the payments and more information will be provided as the timing and distribution of the funds are confirmed.If you did not stay at an SPSA or Canadian Red Cross evacuation site where your meals were provided, you may also qualify for $40 per day (for head of household) and $20 per day for additional family members (up to a maximum of $200 per day per family) in food support.

If you are eligible for the food security support but have not received funds, please call the SK Wildfire Inquiry Line at 1-855-559-5502, available daily between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.  

 

2. Current Evacuations

SPSA ECS – Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, Emergency Crisis Support
CRC – Canadian Red Cross
P1 and P2 - Priority Individuals

Evacuations as of June 22, 2025, at 11:00 hrs

Community Status  Supported by 

Creighton

Active evacuation Order for P1 and P2 individuals, P3 Individuals repatriating June 22

SPSA ECS
Cumberland House  Active evacuation Order for P1 and P2 individuals Community support
Denare Beach  Repatriating June 22 SPSA ECS 
East Trout Lake  Active evacuation order SPSA ECS
La Ronge Provincial Park Closed until June 26  No supports required
Resort Village of Whelan Bay Repatriated June 20 SPSA ECS 

3. Emergency and Community Support

Support is provided to communities at their request, to meet the urgent, basic, needs of Saskatchewan residents who have been displaced from their homes due to a disaster such as flooding or wildfire. Support from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) or other organizations, such as the Canadian Red Cross (CRC), a Tribal Council or another organization, is provided at the community’s request.  

If you have evacuated and want to find out what supports are available to your community, visit: Evacuated Communities. 

If your community has requested assistance from the SPSA, the first step is coordinating your evacuation support is registering online with the Sask Evac App. Once you have registered online, call 1-855-559-5502 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. to complete your registration.

If you have not registered for the Sask Evac App and are unsure about your community’s evacuation status, please reach out to your community leadership for the latest information, or call 1-855-559-5502 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.

If you have not received information about evacuation procedures or how to receive emergency support such as food and shelter, or are having trouble accessing support, please call the SK Wildfire Inquiry Line at 1-855-559-5502 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. and the SPSA will assess needs as soon as possible.

Note: It is important for evacuees to stay registered with the organization that supports their community.

 

4. Contact Information

 

SPSA Contact Information

  • SK Wildfire Inquiry Line: Call Toll-free: 1-855-559-5502 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Canadian Red Cross Contact Information
Further Information

 

5. Mental Health Support

Mental health for evacuees is just as important as physical safety. There are a variety of mental health supports available for individuals impacted by evacuations. Dial or text the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Hotline at 9-8-8 for 24/7 voice or text support for mental health crisis and suicide prevention. You can also talk to your medical health provider or call Healthline at 8-1-1.

If you are at a hotel evacuation site and need to be connected to mental health supports, please see the team lead on site.

For more mental health resources, visit: SK Rapid Access, Crisis and Emergency Resources

6. SaskAlert

SaskAlert is the best source of information for an emergency happening in your area. Find out more information, check out our SaskAlert page.

 7. Provincial Disaster Assistance Program

The Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) supports residents, small businesses, agricultural operations, First Nations,

non-profits, and communities in recovering from natural disasters such as wildfire, floods, tornadoes and other severe weather events.

To apply for assistance through the PDAP, your local authority (such as a city, town, First Nation, village, or rural municipality) must first apply for designation and assistance and be approved for support. Contact your local authority’s office for details.

 

PDAP only assists in restoring property to its pre-disaster condition and does not cover all losses or any insurable items, regardless of if insurance was purchased.

 

PDAP may help cover the cost of essential uninsurable losses, cleanup, repairs, and temporary relocation, but is not a replacement for private insurance.


 

 

 

 

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