West Coast flooding applications for financial assistance

Residents on the west coast requiring information and/or applications on the claims process are reminded of the following information:

Applications for financial assistance are available at the following locations:

• Stephenville - Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Office, 58 Oregon Drive
• Deer Lake - Fire Commissioner's Office, 2 Wellon Drive
• Kippens and Reidville - Town Halls

A toll-free number has been set up for those requiring information on applications and general inquiries concerning the claims package. The number is 1-888-395-5611.

• Claimants may also contact the Emergency Measures Organization via e-mail at NLEMO@gov.nl.ca to request information or a claims package.
   
• The Emergency Measures Organization must receive the completed application before an insurance adjuster can be assigned.
   
• Completed applications can be faxed to (709)729-3857, dropped off at the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation Office in Stephenville or mailed to: Newfoundland and Labrador Emergency Measures Organization
  Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs
  P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NL A1B 4J6

Municipal Election Update
The adjourned election for Stephenville will proceed tomorrow, October 4.

Media contact: Heather MacLean, Communications, (709) 729-1983, 690-2498 or heathermaclean@gov.nl.ca

2005 10 03             11:40 a.m.