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. Evacuee Support Guidelines
2. Funding and Support
3. Evacuated Communities
4. Contact Information
5. Mental Health Support
6. SaskAlert
7. Emergency and Community Support
8. Provincial Disaster Assistance Program

1. Evacuee Support Guidelines

• 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.   
• The SPSA cannot provide support to an evacuee if they are already receiving support from another organization as arranged by the community.  However, the SPSA will ensure that all residents who evacuate will receive support if they are in need, whether it is from the SPSA or the organization their community has selected to provide that support.
• For evacuees who have registered on the Sask Evac App, and when the community has requested SPSA assistance, you should receive information from your community leadership on the location of the registration centre and site support (i.e. hotel) upon evacuation.
  
  • 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 supports, please call the SPSA at 1-855-559-5502 and the SPSA will assess needs as soon as possible.
• For evacuees who have registered for the Sask Evac App – and when the community has NOT requested SPSA assistance - please contact your community leadership for instructions on how and where receive support.
• For evacuees who have NOT registered for the Sask Evac App and are unsure about their community’s evacuation status, please reach out to your community leadership for the latest information or call 1-855-559-5502 and the SPSA can assist in providing information on support where the SPSA has not been requested.
• If evacuees are receiving support from an organization other than the SPSA, evacuees are asked to continue working with that organization to receive support. 

• For the latest information on evacuations, visit the Sask Evac Web Application. Please note that evacuation decisions are made by local community officials. If a community does not have pre-arranged support in place, the SPSA may step in to assist.

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

  2. Funding and Support

  
  The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has identified all eligible communities whose residents (18 years of age or over as of June 20, 2025) will receive, as announced by the Government of Saskatchewan, $500 in emergency funding to those displaced during the emergency.

• Please note that some communities will administer payments themselves and other communities will be assisted by the SPSA.
• Residents will be asked for their name, email, address to confirm they are from the impacted communities.
• Starting on June 18, funds will begin to be transferred to communities through an agreed-to schedule with community leadership.
• In consultation with the communities, more information will be provided regarding the timing and distribution of funds to eligible residents. 

The SPSA is providing retractive food security support (i.e., groceries, etc.) for those who have registered with the SPSA. The amount provided to the head of household is $40 per day, plus $20 for each household member, with a maximum daily household amount of $200 per day.

• • If you received support through an SPSA hotel or CRC – you are not eligible for the food security support, but you will be eligible for the $500 emergency funding.
• Eligible residents must call 1-855-559-5502 to confirm registration and assess needs for retroactive payment.
• Timing of distribution will differ based on communities.

3. Evacuated Communities

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

Evacuations as of June 18, 2025, at 11:00 hrs

Community	Status	Supported by
Air Ronge/La Ronge	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Brabant Lake	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Clam Crossing	Repatriated June 12	CRC
Creighton/Denare Beach	Active evacuation order	SPSA ECS
Cumberland House	Active evacuation Order for P1 and P2 individuals	Community support
Eagle Point	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
East Trout Lake	Active evacuation order	SPSA ECS
English Bay	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Hall Lake	Repatriated June 12	CRC
Jan Lake	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Lac La Ronge Indian Band	Repatriated June 12	CRC
La Ronge Provincial Park	Closed until June 26	No supports required
Lamp Lake	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Lower Fishing Lake	Repatriated June 13	No supports required
Napatak	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Narrow Hills Provincial Park	Repatriated June 13	No supports required
Nemeiben Lake	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Potato Lake	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Rabbit Creek	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Resort Subdivision of Ramsey Bay	Repatriated June 13	No supports required
Resort Village of Whelan Bay	Active evacuation order	SPSA ECS
Sikachu	Repatriated June 12	CRC
Stanley Mission	P1 and P2 individuals - repatriated June 12	CRC
Sucker River	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS
Wadin Bay	Repatriated June 12	SPSA ECS

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.

• Sask Evac Web Application: https://app.saskecs.ca/

Canadian Red Cross Contact Information

• Saskatchewan Evacuees: If you were evacuated from a community where Canadian Red Cross services have been requested, please call 1-800-863-6582 toll-free between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m to register and access information about available services. More information is available here: Saskatchewan Wildfires Response 2025 - Canadian Red Cross.

• Manitoba evacuees: Call Toll-free: 1-800-863-6582 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.
  More information, including on how to register and access support, is available here: Manitoba Wildfires Response 2025 - Canadian Red Cross

Further Information

• SPSA Interactive Wildfire Map: SPSA Interactive Wildfire Map
• Highway Hotline: SK Highway Hotline Highway Hotline
• Wildfire Smoke Information: FireSmoke Canada

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 evacuees impacted. Talk to your medical health provider or call 8-1-1.

If you are having trouble connecting with a mental health provider, call 1-855-559-5502. For those at hotel evacuation sites, please see your 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. Emergency and Community Support


The SPSA’s Emergency and Community Support (ECS) is a program which is intended to meet the urgent, basic needs of Saskatchewan residents who have been displaced from their homes due to a disaster such as flooding or a forest fire, or any incident that forces people out of their homes. The local authority can work with the SPSA to request provincial assistance.

ECS is designed to be used for larger, more complex events where local response alone will not be adequate.

8. 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 floods, tornadoes, plow winds, 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.

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

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