Today, September 26th, the province of Nova Scotia announced Disaster Financial Funding for Nova Scotians affected by Hurricane Fiona. This funding assistance is designed to help Nova Scotians, municipalities, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations with uninsurable losses, up to $200,000 per household, small business and not-for-profit organization. Types of losses can include flood damage and damage to uninsurable items like household appliances, such as washers, dryers and furnaces.
Nova Scotians can find more information and apply here, or by visiting their local Access Nova Scotia Centre, MLA Office or Municipal Office.
Additional financial assistance programs being offered to eligible Nova Scotians:
- $100 for every household that lost power for at least 48 hours to cover the cost of spoiled food
- $250 for every person that has to pay for tree or debris removal from their property
- an additional $250 on top of the existing $750 seniors care grant to help with storm repairs
- $150 to all current income assistance recipients, including Disability Support Program participants receiving income support
- $1,000 per household in emergency funding for people ordered out of their homes or who cannot return to their homes; people can register with the Canadian Red Cross online at https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/hurricane-fiona-2022 or by calling 1-800-863-6582 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The province has taken a digital-first approach to these applications, ensuring quick and efficient processing and distribution of funds. You may apply by following the link. If you are without power, you may alternatively visit your local MLA, Access NS or Municipal Office for an application.
Funding will also be provided to support community organizations that help people:
- a $2-million fund will assist community centres with the purchase and installation of generators
- $500,000 to Feed Nova Scotia and $150,000 in total for non-member food banks in Cape Breton and eastern Nova Scotia
- $100,000 to Salvation Army and Red Cross organizations in Cape Breton
- $100,000 in total to shelters in Cape Breton and eastern Nova Scotia to help with extra demand
- $100,000 to establish a hotel fund, administered by Cape Breton Community Housing, to provide temporary accommodations for people in shelters who cannot go back into their homes
- $150,000 to distribute support to families in need through the SchoolsPlus program; the support will come in the form of grocery store cards and access to food, where possible.
If you have any questions about Hurricane Fiona financial assistance, please dial 211 or your local MLA Office.