E-Newsletter dsfsfa An update from MBP September 16, 2022
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Manitoba Government Announces Significant Support through Spring Flood Disaster Financial Assistance Program Reminder: Application Deadline is September 23rd (September 13, 2022 Province of Manitoba News Release) The
Manitoba government has received more than 1,800 applications from Manitobans for support through the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program after spring flooding caused extensive damage throughout the province, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Doyle Piwniuk announced. “The spring flood of 2022 will be remembered for the sheer size and scope of damage it caused across our province, and our government understands that many individuals and communities need support to recover,” said Piwniuk. “We are pleased to be able to offer assistance through the DFA program and encourage all eligible Manitobans to apply.” Manitoba experienced unprecedented flooding in spring
because of high winter snowpack and storms throughout April, May, June and July that brought a mix of snow, freezing rain and rain that created high river and lake levels and substantial overland flooding. Private residences, farms, small businesses, non-profit organizations, provincial and municipal infrastructure were impacted. This year’s DFA program was established on May 9 while spring flooding was still underway to ensure timely assistance for affected Manitobans. Since then, the province has received approximately 115 municipal claims involving more than 6,900 sites across the province, as well as 1,800 private applications. The DFA program is expected to provide tens of millions of dollars in assistance, the minister said. continued on page 2