The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, along with the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology and MHA for Burgeo – La Poile, will hold an information session for residents from communities on the southwest coast whose homes were either destroyed, no longer safe to live in and/or cannot be reasonably repaired, or located in the highest impacted area due to Hurricane Fiona.

The information session will take place this evening (Tuesday, November 15) at 5:00 p.m. at St. James Regional High School, 200 Hardys Arterial Rd, Channel-Port aux Basques.

The primary focus of the information session is to provide an update to residents on the financial assessment process regarding their property.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to support residents impacted by Hurricane Fiona through the $30 million allocated to the Hurricane Fiona Financial Assistance Program. To receive funding under the Hurricane Fiona Financial Assistance Program, impacted individuals that are in need of financial, housing or other immediate supports must register with the Canadian Red Cross.

For more information on programs, supports and applications, visit: gov.nl.ca/jps/hurricanefionarelief

Individuals with inquiries related to Hurricane Fiona may contact the Fiona Response Coordinator, Joanne Clarke at 709-695-9871 or email FionaResponse@gov.nl.ca for assistance.

Media planning to attend are asked to RSVP by contacting Emily-Jane Gillingham (emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca).

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Media contacts
Michael King
Office of the Premier
709-729-3558
michaelaking@gov.nl.ca

Emily-Jane Gillingham
Justice and Public Safety
709-729-5524, 730-4607
emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca