To address the crisis, an emergency operations center was activated on Wednesday evening, aiming to provide continuous support to those impacted. As the rain has ceased, the focus shifts to recovery and damage assessment.
Residents who have suffered property damage due to the rainstorm on February 28-29 are urged to report this by calling 1-888-298-8555 or through an online registration platform. This step is crucial for the evaluation of the Disaster Financial Assistance program’s applicability.
Service New Brunswick’s Teleservices line is operational for damage reports from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program is designed to aid homeowners, renters, small businesses, and non-profits in documenting their losses efficiently.
Affected individuals are advised to promptly contact their insurance providers, document the damage through photographs, retain receipts for any repairs or replacements, and log hours spent on cleanup efforts. The final date for damage reporting is set for May 29, with a dedicated helpline available at 1-888-553-8558 for inquiries. Should there be any disputes with insurers, the Office of the Consumer Advocate for Insurance is reachable at 1-888-283-5111 to offer assistance.
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