Manitoba flood assistance includes special recovery program, $500 cheques, charitable donations
The Manitoba government has announced a new flood recovery program to assist homeowners and tenants affected by recent flooding. The initiative includes direct grants for repairs and a $15 million fund to match charitable donations made through the Red Cross.
Why it matters
This provides immediate financial relief to residents in western Manitoba who may lack sufficient insurance coverage for flood-related damages.
The Manitoba flood recovery program — a one-time grant for homeowners and tenants — will support those who didn't have insurance or whose insurance coverage is insufficient, regardless of whether they qualify for disaster financial assistance, said Christine Stevens, director of Manitoba's Emergency Management Organization.
There is no set maximum, and payouts will be based on the situation, whether it's to cover cleanup costs or do structural repairs to damaged homes, she said at a flood briefing at the legislative building.
"The amount paid out is determined based on impact."
Premier Wab Kinew and Stevens held a media briefing Friday afternoon about widespread flooding in western Manitoba , particularly in the Parkland region.
The flood recovery program will mimic the disaster financial assistance program but help more people, Stevens said at the briefing.
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