In response to the devastating wildfires in Jasper, Alberta, Rogers, Telus, and Bell have all stepped up to support the affected communities. Here’s a breakdown of their initiatives:
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Rogers:
- Matching all donations up to $100,000 for the Canadian Red Cross 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal. Text ROGERS to 20222 to donate.
- Telus:
- Providing a 50 GB data top-up for evacuated Telus and Koodo Mobile postpaid customers.
- Offering a free community crisis hotline at 1-844-751-2133 for emotional support.
- Donating $100,000 towards wildfire rebuilding efforts in Jasper.
- Providing disaster kits at evacuation centers.
- Ensuring SmartHome Security services remain active for customers to monitor their homes remotely.
To support relief efforts further, team members, retirees, and customers can text DONATE to 41010 to give $20 to the Telus Friendly Future Foundation. Customers in Alberta and British Columbia can also redeem their Telus Rewards points for donations.
- Bell:
- Acknowledging service interruptions in Jasper due to wildfire damage and working to restore services safely.
- Apologizing for any inconvenience caused by service disruptions and advising customers to stay safe.
We applaud these telecommunications companies for their swift actions in assisting those affected by the wildfires. Each carrier’s response has been essential in providing aid and support during this challenging time. Let us know which initiative you think has been the most impactful so far!
