Get you up to speed: Climate change prompting Manitoba to extend disaster aid to more residents
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that residents who did not purchase flood insurance prior to last week’s storm are still eligible for Canadian disaster aid. The statement comes as recovery efforts continue in the affected areas.
Manitoba’s disaster aid programme will be available to residents impacted by last week’s storm who lack flood insurance. The provincial government has not specified when applications for the aid will commence or the duration of the assistance.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced that residents who lacked flood insurance prior to last week’s storm may still be eligible for disaster assistance. The provincial government is preparing to implement measures to support affected communities in the recovery process.
What remains unclear — It is not known how many residents are eligible for disaster aid without flood insurance.
Manitoba extends disaster aid eligibility for residents affected by flood
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said residents who didn’t buy flood insurance before last week’s storm can still qualify for disaster aid.