Government of New Brunswick
 
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Recovery Program – Spring Flood - 2009

The Province has established a Flood Recovery Program for victims of recent flooding caused by ice jams in various regions of the Province, including the Miramichi, Restigouche and St. John rivers and tributaries. 

The program enables people to receive information, register flood-related damage, and receive applications for financial assistance.

Register

The first step in Flood recovery is to register.

Call:  
Service New Brunswick 1-888-298-8555
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2. Financial Assistance

Disaster Financial Assistance
Advance Payments

Mitigation Measures

Certain repairs and rebuilding measures may reduce vulnerability to future flood damage. The value of enhancements eligible is limited to 15% of the estimated cost of repair to pre-disaster condition. Funds for mitigation efforts will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For details, contact the EMO Flood Recovery Office in your area.

Other Financial Assistance Programs

  Efficiency NB
- Residential Programs
- Business Programs
Department of Social Development
- Federal/Provincial Repair Program
- Home Completion Loan Program
- Home Ownership Program

For more information, contact:

  NB-EMO Flood Recovery Office
65 Brunswick St.
Fredericton, NB
tel.: 506-453-2133 - toll-free: 1-800-561-4034.
Register online at http://www.snb.ca/EMO