Provincial Government Announces Financial Support Details for Residents Impacted by Hurricane Fiona

  • Executive Council
  • Justice and Public Safety

November 15, 2022

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to support residents impacted by Hurricane Fiona by providing details of the financial framework to assist in rebuilding their homes.

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, announced a financial framework for impacted homeowners during an information session this evening in Channel-Port aux Basques.

The financial assistance is for residents from communities on the southwest coast whose homes were either destroyed, are no longer safe to live in and/or cannot be reasonably repaired due to Hurricane Fiona. With much of the damage resulting from a storm surge, insurance coverage was unavailable for most properties.

The financial framework consists of:

  • A replacement value for the home at a minimum of $200 per square foot and based on a detailed assessment;
  • Replacement value of property contents in accordance with the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program Schedule of Loss; and
  • A value for land or provision of a suitable land option.

Insurance adjusters are currently completing household assessments in the area.

Premier Furey and Minister Parsons committed to complete further analysis with community officials on land usage in the vulnerable area impacted by Hurricane Fiona.

For impacted individuals that are in need of financial, housing and other immediate supports, it is critical that they register with the Canadian Red Cross by calling toll-free at 1-800-863-6582 between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. NT daily or visiting the in-person location at St. Christopher’s Hotel, 146 Caribou Road, Channel-Port aux Basques between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. NST from Tuesday to Sunday weekly. Please note the registration centre will not be open on Mondays.

Individual homeowners, tenants, small business owners, not for profit organizations, municipalities and local service districts can avail of the federal Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangement Program application online. This information can also be obtained by calling 1-888-395-5611. The deadline to submit a claim is January 31, 2023.

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.

Quotes
“We made a commitment to support the residents of the southwestern region of the province. In the wake of catastrophic Hurricane Fiona, we have worked tirelessly with communities and stakeholders and have taken meaningful actions to provide immediate financial support. Today we have announced the financial framework so they are able to rebuild both their homes and their sense of community.”
Honourable Andrew Furey
Premier, Newfoundland and Labrador

“My friends, family and neighbors have been hit hard by Hurricane Fiona and the impacts have been far reaching with residents, municipalities and local service districts, businesses and non-profit organizations. Through it all, the people of our communities have demonstrated strength and resilience, and we look forward to seeing them rebuild their homes.”
Honourable Andrew Parsons
MHA for Burgeo – La Poile

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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
709-729-2634, 730-4607
emilygillingham@gov.nl.ca

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