Province Offers Disaster & Special Relief Funds
The Province opened applications yesterday for disaster assistance related to damage from hurricane Fiona.
The Disaster Financial Assistance Program is designed to help Nova Scotians, municipalities, small businesses, and not-for-profit organizations get back on their feet after a major storm or natural disaster.
Not all disasters are covered by private insurance, and this program helps those whose losses are not insurable.
Types of losses can include flood damage and damage to uninsurable items like household appliances, such as washers, dryers and furnaces.
Premier Tim Houston says, “Disaster relief funding will be helpful for uninsured losses, but we know this may take time and there will be gaps. That is why we are taking action and giving more support to Nova Scotians most affected by the storm.”
The Premier also announced a variety of additional one-time supports, including:
- $100 for every household that lost power for at least 48 hours to cover the cost of spoiled food
- $250 for every person that has to pay for tree or debris removal
- an additional $250 above the existing $750 seniors care grant to help with storm reparations
- $150 to all current income assistance recipients, including Disability Support Program participants
- $1,000 per household in emergency funding for people ordered out of their homes or who cannot return to their homes; people can register with the Canadian Red Cross online at https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/hurricane-fiona-2022 or by calling 1-800-863-6582 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
A $2-million fund will also provide support to community organizations that help people:
- the fund will assist community centres with the purchase and installation of generators
- $500,000 to Feed Nova Scotia
- $150,000 to distribute support to families in need through the SchoolsPlus program; the support will come in the form of grocery store cards and access to food, where possible.
Applications and more information on disaster financial assistance are available at: https://beta.novascotia.ca/disaster-financial-assistance-storm-flooding
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