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Monday, December 20, 2010

Displaced Homeowners Can Get Up To $80,000 To Fix Their Homes

If flooding impacted your property last week, you must to register with the province in order to receive compensation.


St. Stephen Town Manager John Ferguson tells CHSJ News displaced flood victims can also get help from the Red Cross.
He says if you can stay with family or friends they provide up to $150 to the family you stay with, the displaced family with up to four members get $100 a week for up three weeks.

Ferguson adds after you register the information on your property with the Province, adjusters will visit to determine the health and safety issues and you get an estimate on repair cost. Residential home owners are entitled for up to $80,000 dollars should it be that severe.
He says the disaster assistance plans cover structure, appliances and furniture but, it does not cover seasonal residences including boats and ATV's.
To report damage and register for the plan: click here or call 1-888-298-8555.