NIPAWIN — Nipawin has been approved by the provincial government as an area that’s eligible to receive assistance under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program.
On July 1, the community dealt with a storm which left residents without power, as well as saw trees and other debris falling on houses, vehicles and campers.
“Following the July 1 storm event in the community, the Town of Nipawin is currently in the process of remediating and inventorying damages to estimate the municipal incurred costs,” said a release from the town.
The program is aimed at covering damage or loss to uninsurable, essential property, according to the provincial government. It is not a substitute for private insurance nor does it cover any insurable losses. The program does not provide full compensation for losses and only provides assistance to return property to its pre-disaster condition.
Those wishing to apply to the program are to do so directly. Forms can be .
The town is not involved in the application and the determination of the application outcomes, as it is a provincial program.
More details about the program can be found on the .
