Meanwhile, Hogan also announced $100,000 will be used to buy wildland suits for fire fighters and departments who came from other parts of the province to help.
Government has announced financial help for those affected by evacuations on the east coast due to wildfires. In an update on the three wildfires this morning, Premier John Hogan says an additional $500 payment will be provided to each household ordered to evacuate for more than 14 days.
Cabinet Committee chair Minister Jamie Korab says there is also money for evacuees with homes that are uninhabitable and uninsured. $1,000 per household, per month, to those who can reside in private accommodations with family, friends, or community members. Up to $1,500 per household, per month, to assist with the cost of rental accommodations. Individuals must provide receipts to confirm rental accommodations.
Meanwhile, Hogan also announced $100,000 will be used to buy wildland suits for fire fighters and departments who came from other parts of the province to help.
The Kingston Fire is still listed as out of control at nearly 11,000 hectares, the Paddy’s Pond fire is out and the Martin Lake fire is under control.
RNC training taking place in Corner Brook this weekend on West Valley Road, signage will be in place
Police find more than a kilogram of cocaine at a Deer Lake home, one man and two youth arrested
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