On average, there are more than 160 wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador every year.
As of August 2025, there have been 220 active wildfires so far this season.
If you see a wildfire, report it by calling
1 (866) 709-FIRE or 1 (866) 709-3473
If it safe to do so, take these steps before evacuating:
Emergency Contacts
NL Mental Health and Addictions Mobile Crisis Team
811
NL Red Cross Disaster Services
1 (800) 222-9597
National Farmer Crisis Line (24/7)
1 (866) FARMS-01 or 1 (866) 327-6701
In partnership with first responders, emergency managers, public officials, and in collaboration with other voluntary sector organizations, the Canadian Red Cross may provide emergency and disaster services such as emergency lodging, reception and information, emergency food, emergency clothing, personal services and family reunification services.
This is a community-led group for Newfoundland and Labrador livestock owners to connect and help each other with moving and caring for animals during natural disaster evacuations.
Join the group if any of the following applies to you:
➡️ You own any number of livestock or large animals, and/or beehives in Newfoundland and Labrador
➡️ You have access to transportation for large animals
➡️ You have access to land where animals can be temporarily housed
AgriCare NL is the moderator and facilitator of this group.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program (NL‑DFAP) is a provincial initiative, aligned with the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA), designed to support residents, farmers, small businesses, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations affected by extraordinary natural disasters such as storm surges, hurricanes, floods, or landslides that result in significant, uninsured property damage across multiple regions.
Residents can gain information and applications for the NL-DFAP here, or by emailing NL-DFAP@gov.nl.ca or
by telephone at 1-888-395-5611
