The City of Brandon announced today that residents whose homes suffered damage in the heavy rains of June 29 may be eligible for financial assistance through Manitoba’s Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program.
In a release, the city said the funding won’t be available for every kind of loss, but the program can provide support for eligible response, recovery, and mitigation costs, subject to program requirements and limits.
“The DFA program assists eligible homeowners, tenants, and individuals with certain uninsurable damages resulting from the heavy rain event,” reads the release from the city. “The program is intended to help restore essential property and basic functionality following an emergency event.”
Residents who sustained damage are encouraged to document losses, retain receipts, take photographs of damaged property, and review their insurance coverage as soon as possible. Before applying, residents should contact their insurance provider to determine what coverage may be available to them, as DFA only assists with eligible uninsurable damages. Residential overland flood insurance may be available through some insurers and is not covered by DFA where insurance was available for purchase.
Detailed information on eligibility, the application process, and documentation requirements is available through the Province of Manitoba’s Emergency Management Organization website.
