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Ontario government activates disaster relief program for April flood victims
The Ontario government announced Friday that residents in seven municipalities can apply for reimbursement of uninsured costs from April flooding. The program covers evacuation and essential property repairs, with an application deadline of November 16, 2026.
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The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing stated that the program reimburses eligible expenses such as evacuation and essential property repairs when insurance does not cover them. The province activated the program for communities affected by flooding caused by melting snow and heavy rain in mid-April.
Township of Armour, Village of Burk's Falls, Municipality of French River, City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Orillia, Township of Ramara, and City of Greater Sudbury may apply. The deadline to apply is November 16, 2026.
Naughton in Greater Sudbury said her family has been unable to live in their home since the April flooding and has been staying at a relative's summer camp. Her husband said he has been performing renovations himself after learning that their insurance policy excluded overland flooding.
The couple estimated renovation costs at more than $50,000 and said they have used lines of credit to cover the work. The City of Greater Sudbury reported that approximately 700 homes were in flood-impacted areas, though the figure may not include all affected properties.
