New Brunswick Highway 105 south of Fredericton in Maugerville is closed to traffic except for local residents due to flooding from the St. John River in Fredericton, N.B., on Sunday, May 7, 2017. Officials were restricting driving on the roads to only trucks late in the afternoon due to the fast moving water over the roads. NBEMO is advising people living near the St. John River and its tributaries to remain on alert in the coming days as water levels are near or above flood stage in many regions.
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The New Brunswick government is reminding the public of the importance of registering any property damage that may have occurred due to last week’s historic flood levels.
In a press release Tuesday, the Department of Justice and Public Safety said damages can be reported through the province’s Disaster Financial Assistance program.
“The program is in place to help small businesses, municipalities and individuals who suffered property damage following the current freshet season,” said Geoffrey Downey, spokesperson for New Brunswick’s Emergency Measures Organization, in the release.
“The only way to qualify for assistance under the program is to register.”
READ MORE: N.B. officials reiterate warning about edible plants in flood zone, plan cleanupEMO says registering helps government know where to send health and safety inspection teams, and how many teams are needed.“Property owners are encouraged to document any damage with pictures and/or videos, and to save all flood-related receipts,” Downey said.WATCH: Damage and danger remain as N.B. floodwaters recede
Damage and danger remain as N.B. floodwaters recede
So far, about 1,800 New Brunswickers have registered for disaster financial assistance.
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