The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today announced that the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program has been activated to assist those impacted by the storm surge that occurred between January 4 to 6, 2025. The disaster assistance area extends from the Southern Shore on the east coast, to Gander Bay on the northeast coast.
Individual homeowners, tenants, small business owners, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and local service districts are advised that applications for the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program are available here.
Compensation for damages caused by the storm surge associated with the January 4 to 6, 2025 weather event is based on criteria established by both the federal and provincial disaster financial assistance programs. For detailed information on the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program:
- Online here
- Call 1-888-395-5611
- Email NL-DFAP@gov.nl.ca
The deadline to submit a claim is Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program is not an insurance program. Residents are encouraged to contact their insurance companies first as compensation is not paid on items that are insurable. The program compensates only for items that are deemed essential.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will work with the Federal Government to recover eligible expenses associated with damages, and to maximize benefits that are applicable for coverage under the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangement Program.
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“The storm surge weather event that occurred from January 4 to January 6 caused significant damage to homes, small businesses, community infrastructure and non-profit organizations. We recognize the impact of these losses, and our government is helping to recover by activating the Newfoundland and Labrador Disaster Financial Assistance Program, allowing residents to have peace of mind as they go through the recovery process.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Justice and Public Safety
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