Homeowners/tenants, not-for-profit organizations, small businesses and local governments are advised that applications for the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program are now being accepted for the rainstorm event that occurred on the southwest coast of the island portion of the province on November 23 and 24, 2021.

The Provincial Government has applied to the Federal Government to recover eligible expenses associated with damages and will work to maximize benefits that are applicable for coverage under the federal disaster funding assistance program. Compensation for damages caused by the November 23 and 24, 2021 southwest coast rainstorm event, will be based on criteria established by both the federal and provincial disaster financial assistance programs.

Applications and information sheets for the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program are available online. This information can also be obtained by calling 1-888-395-5611.

The deadline to submit a claim is April 29, 2022.

The program is not an insurance program and only allows for compensation for items that are deemed essential. Residents are encouraged to contact their insurance companies first as compensation is not normally paid on items that are insurable.

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