Municipal Affairs
September 30, 2010Information
Sessions on Disaster Assistance Program Set to Start
Regional information sessions coordinated by Fire and
Emergency Services — Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL) will begin on
Saturday, October 2, to provide information on the Newfoundland and
Labrador Disaster Assistance Program, which is based upon the Government
of Canada's Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements Program. Today
the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Transportation and Works,
Acting Minister of Municipal Affairs, and Minister Responsible for
Emergency Preparedness, provided details of the scheduled meetings.
"The Disaster Assistance Program will be an important
part of the rebuilding process for many as we recover from the impacts
of Hurricane Igor," said Minister Hedderson. "While applications are
available online and thousands have been distributed to communities
throughout impacted areas, these meetings will provide residents and
small business owners the opportunity to ask questions about the program
and avail of expert advice from the various individuals who will conduct
the sessions."
Eleven meetings have been scheduled in areas of the
Burin and Bonavista Peninsulas. Representatives from Eastern Health, the
Departments of Human Resources, Labour and Employment; Environment and
Conservation; Government Services; Transportation and Works; and,
Municipal Affairs, and the Salvation Army will take part in the
sessions, in addition to representatives of FES-NL. Topics to be covered
include an overview of the disaster assistance program, the application
process, eligibility requirements, the provision of emergency social
services, and information about a variety of public health and safety
issues such as mould abatement, well/water concerns, and fuel spills.
Once these eleven sessions are complete, FES-NL will assess and respond
to information requests as needed.
"Many of our residents have been profoundly affected
by Hurricane Igor," said Minister Hedderson. "It is important they have
access to correct information from experienced experts in the field. I
encourage everyone who can attend a meeting in their area to do so, and
if they cannot, call our toll free number or go to our website."
Should individuals be unable to attend a session,
information and forms are available at
//www.gov.nl.ca/hurricaneigor/forms.htm As well, information is
available by calling
Date |
Location |
Time |
October 2 |
Port
Rexton - Port Rexton Lions Club |
10:00
a.m. |
October
2 |
Bonavista - Bonavista Lions Club |
2:00
p.m. |
October
2 |
St
Lawrence - St Lawrence Rec Centre |
10:00
a.m. |
October
2 |
Grand
Bank- Grand Bank Fire Hall |
2:00
p.m. |
October
3 |
Summerville Princeton Southern Bay - Fire Hall in Princeton |
10:00
a.m. |
October
3 |
Clarenville - Clarenville Middle School |
2:00
p.m. |
October
3 |
Marystown - Marystown Hotel & Convention Centre, Salon A |
10:00
a.m. |
October
3 |
Terrenceville - Terrenceville Community Centre |
2:00
p,m. |
October
4 |
Britannia - Vernon Clarke Community Centre |
2:00
p.m. |
October
4 |
Whitbourne - Whitbourne Lions Club |
7:00
p.m. |
October
4 |
Glovertown - Glovertown Fire Department |
7:00
p.m. |