Friday, May 16, 2008

Saint John River Flooding New Brunswick Disaster Recovery Statement

Disaster Recovery Spring 2008 / Update information (08/05/15)
NB 734

May 15, 2008

FREDERICTON (CNB) - The following is released by River Watch 2008 and the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization on Thursday, May 15, 2008.

There are now two offices open to assist residents in applying for the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) Program. Both centres are open between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Edmundston: Suite 407 at 121 rue de l'Église, Edmundston, 506-735-2550.
Fredericton: 65 Brunswick St., 1-800-561-4034.

As of this morning, the Service New Brunswick flood recovery line had registered a total of 1,539 calls from residents and small business operators reporting damage throughout the province.

A total of 779 inspections were completed as of noon today.

Residents must report their flood damage and register for the Disaster Financial Assistance program (if they have not already done so) by calling 1-888-298-8555, or online at http://www.snb.ca/emo. People only need to register flood damage once for each property they own.

Claimants may be eligible for an advance on their claim of up to $4,000. Advance payments assist home and business owners by giving them funds immediately to pay for urgent work that will enable them to re-occupy their property as quickly as possible.

All applications for Disaster Financial Assistance must be received by the New Brunswick Emergency Measures Organization on or before June 27, 2008, in order to be eligible for consideration.
08/05/15

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