The New Brunswick government says it will help pay for damage caused by heavy rain that hit the province last fall.
On Monday, the province announced a Disaster Financial Assistance Program that will cover certain repairs if their insurance policies do not.
Public Safety Minister Stephen Horsman said the damage to public and private infrastructure caused by the Sept. 30 storm is estimated to be more than $15.3 million.
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The storm saw some areas of the province dealing with 215 millimetres of rainfall and caused flash-flooding in more than 70 communities.
The government says people should first contact their insurance company to check if their damage is covered, and if it’s not, then contact the recovery team at the province’s Emergency Measures Organization to assess their eligibility.
Eligible residents must pay a $1,000 deductible, while eligible small businesses must pay $5,000. They can receive up to $120,000 for private homes and $500,000 for businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
People who have already reported their damage will receive an application by mail and have until April 29 to submit it.
Anybody not yet registered can call 1-888-298-8555 to report damage or go online to find more information.
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