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emergency funding announced

WATCH: Province updates flooding situation in northern Alberta

Apr 29, 2020 | 1:02 PM

Residents of northern Alberta who have been evacuated due to spring floods will receive funding of $1,250 per adult and $500 per dependent child.

“Albertans are facing some of the toughest challenges in our province’s history,” says Premier Jason Kenney. “As we navigate our way through these unprecedented times, Albertans will continue to be there for one another.”

Evacuees can apply for their emergency evacuation payments online beginning Monday, May 4, at noon. It can take up to 24 hours for funds to be e-transferred into bank accounts. Arrangements can be made for those who are unable to receive e-transfers through the Alberta Supports Contact Centre at 1-877-644-9992.

Evacuees being sheltered in hotels and other accommodations will have their costs covered by the province and local municipalities.

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Costs associated with housing evacuees in hotel rooms are currently being paid by local municipalities but those costs will be reimbursed as part of the Government of Alberta’s Disaster Recovery Program (DRP).