Communities added to flood program, including Dauphin

The list of Manitoba communities eligible for the one-time flood recovery program has been expanded.

The province said Monday additional support will be given to residents of communities damaged by extensive flooding from storms in June.

“Large areas experienced multiple heavy rainfall events throughout June, resulting in significant flooding, causing extensive damage to homes, farms, businesses and public buildings,” said Infrastructure Minister Lisa Naylor in a release. “This expansion ensures that communities are provided with the essential support they need to recover and build mitigation strategies for the future.”

The government launched three disaster financial assistance programs, one for each major flood event, as well as the one-time program to help homeowners and tenants in hard-hit areas who may not have qualified for disaster assistance if flood insurance was available for their property.

Following a review, the following municipalities are eligible for the one-time program: City of Dauphin, Rural Municipality of Dauphin, Mossey River Municipality, Municipality of Ethelbert, Grandview Municipality, Municipality of Gilbert Plains, RM of Lakeshore, Municipality of Ste. Rose, Rossburn Municipality, Municipality of Russell-Binscarth, RM of Riding Mountain West, Prairie View Municipality, Municipality of Boissevain-Morton.