A state of emergency for Siksika First Nation, east of Calgary, was declared in the evening of June 20 with approximately one thousand people evacuated from their homes. By June 23, with 200 homes still underwater, Chief Fred Rabbitcarrier told CTV that there was a "feeling of hopelessness."[63] However, as news outlets began to cover the story[64] and a Facebook account, set-up using a cellphone, helped coordinate relief efforts, donations and volunteers have responded to the community's call for help
Soon after the flood started to recede, volunteer efforts began to help clean up the aftermath of the flood in Calgary.[65] [66] Thousands of people descended on heavily hit areas to help neighbours and strangers clean up in the aftermath.[67] Buses were organized to transport volunteers into High River, where the majority of residents were expected to require assistance