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Municipal Affairs
January 6, 2011

Deadline Approaches for Hurricane Igor Assistance Claims

The Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services, is reminding residents of the approaching deadline for Provincial Disaster Assistance Program applications. Residents impacted by Hurricane Igor should submit applications by January 14, 2011.

“Hurricane Igor certainly left its mark on our province unlike any other weather event in recent history,” said Minister O’Brien. “The widespread affects were great, with nearly 200 communities impacted and unprecedented damage to homes and infrastructure. The Provincial Government is committed to assisting those eligible to access the help they need to continue their recovery. I encourage anyone impacted by Hurricane Igor who has yet to take steps to seek compensation to submit even the initial pages to begin the application process.”

To date, 1,667 personal and small business applications have been received by Fire and Emergency Services – Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL), with more than half either completed or nearing completion. For example, approximately 700 claims have now been closed, and 155 are in the final stages of compensation. The remaining applications are with adjusters or with claims staff, who are helping residents through the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program.

“With the commitment of our provincial employees and the specialized firms we’ve engaged, we continue to move this process forward as quickly and safely as possible,” noted Minister O’Brien. “I remain amazed by the resiliency of residents in recovering from what has been our most challenging emergency to date. As the application process concludes and reconstruction continues, I am certain our towns and communities will see a more complete recovery in the months to come.”

More than 3,000 applications were distributed to municipalities throughout the affected areas in the initial days following the storm and are available through town halls and community offices. Applications are also available through the Hurricane Igor information button on the Provincial Government website (www.gov.nl.ca) or by contacting Fire and Emergency Services at 1-888-395-5611.

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Media contact:
Cheryl Gullage
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 631-9962
cherylgullage@gov.nl.ca 

2011 01 06        9:50 a.m.

 
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