Quebec announces increase in financial assistance for flood victims
MONTREAL — The amount of financial assistance available for people dealing specifically with the aftermath of heavy flooding this year has been topped up, the Quebec government announced Wednesday.
Premier Philippe Couillard told a news conference the province’s preliminary estimates suggest damages will cost $350 million.
Thousands of Quebecers will likely be seeking help after record April rainfall caused extensive flooding across the province, ruining homes and businesses.
Among the new rules, the maximum amount paid out for the replacement of a home destroyed by floods is being increased to $200,000 from $160,000, with the possibility of an extra $50,000 for the land.