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The New Brunswick government says it has approved disaster financial assistance programs related to two storms this past winter.
The programs are designed to help people, small businesses, not-for-profit organizations and local governments with storm-related property damage.
An intense low-pressure system on Dec. 18 and 19, 2023, brought winds to the region that gusted above 100 km/h for some areas, as well as heavy rain, and record-setting high temperatures.
The storm knocked out power to more than 129,000 at its peak.
Elevated water levels along the coast and significant damage were also reported.
Another storm on Feb. 28 and 29 brought heavy rain, thousands of power outages, infrastructure damage, as well and significant flooding, especially in the Sussex area.
The New Brunswick government says disaster financial assistance is not a replacement for insurance and only covers eligible uninsurable losses.
“It assists in covering only the basic costs of essential items. Camps, cottages, boats, cars, trailers and …
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