New Brunswick flood victims may not be able to rebuild their homes – or only be only allowed to rebuild after raising them or taking other significant mitigation efforts.
Ryan Donaghy of the Department of Environment and Local Government says homeowners will have to detail mitigation efforts before being issued a permit to proceed near a river or other watercourse.
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The province says about 12,000 properties were affected by flooding between late April and mid-May.
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Costly and exhausting cleanup starts in flooded areas of New Brunswick -
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Volunteers from across province gather to help with Saint John flood clean-up -
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Justin Trudeau tours flood-stricken New Brunswick communities
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Lisa Munn, recovery services manager with New Brunswick Emergency Measures, says 50 to 60 homes are beyond repair.
The Red Cross says at least 71 people remain in temporary housing, while others are staying with friends and family.
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