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Nipawin approved for provincial assistance after July 1 storm

After a big storm on Canada Day caused some destruction around Nipawin, the town's residents are now able to apply to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program.
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Nipawin residents can now apply to Provincial Disaster Assistance Program to help with damages caused by a Canada Day storm.

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 .

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