Public meetings will be held March 7 in Chatham and March 8 in Thamesville to provide information on how to apply for funding under the province’s Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians Program.
The Chatham session will be held in council chambers at the Civic Centre on King Street West while the Thamesville session will be held at Branch 367 of the Royal Canadian Legion on Victoria Street.
Both sessions begin at 6 p.m.
Affected individuals, small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that have experienced property damage or loss as a result of this disaster may be eligible to receive help with emergency and recovery expenses. The program provides reimbursement of expenses incurred but may also offer interim payments to those who need upfront help.
The program applies to a primary residence and its basic contents, or to a main small business, farm or not-for-profit organization. Damage from sewer backup is not eligible under the program except under special provisions for low-income households.
Based on current information, municipal officials said approximately 70 homes and 10 businesses in Chatham have been damaged by flood water. Approximately 40 homes in Thamesville were damaged as well. The number of eligible claims is unknown at this time.
Provincial and municipal staff will attend both sessions. A representative of the Insurance Bureau of Canada will attend the Thursday session.
More information and detailed program guidelines are available at ontario.ca/DisasterAssistance or call toll-free 1-844-780-8925.
To view more information on the affected areas, visit this site:
