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Feds give N.B. government $39 million to help with flood recovery

A New Brunswick flag floats in front of a cottage destroyed by flooding from the Saint John River in Waterborough, N.B., on Sunday, May 13, 2018. The Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese

New Brunswick is getting $39 million from Ottawa as it continues to recover from this spring’s historic floods.

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The province says the federal money will help cover response and recovery costs.

In a news release, Deputy Premier Stephen Horsman said many people are still recovering from the flood.

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He says the money will cover costs like paying claims from the public and companies.

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The province said in June that about 12,000 properties were affected by flooding between late April and mid-May.

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Lisa Munn, recovery services manager with New Brunswick Emergency Measures, said that 50 to 60 homes are beyond repair.

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