Disaster Recovery Programs

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Municipal Affairs


Description
Provides financial assistance for municipalities and their citizens who incur uninsurable loss and damage as a result of a disastrous event.

Service provides:

  • disaster recovery funding for eligible municipalities and their homeowners, landlords, tenants, small businesses, agricultural producers, condominium associations, and institutions after events like overland flooding that cause uninsurable damage and loss

Funding may be available when:

  • the event is considered extraordinary
  • insurance is not reasonably or readily available
  • there is evidence that the event is wide spread

The Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) is administered by the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, part of Alberta Municipal Affairs.

Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • homeowners
  • communities
  • small businesses
  • or agricultural producers
Eligible when property cannot be covered by other means, such as insurance. 
Application Process
Service Access: Application Required, To access service:
  • visit website for application and instructions
  • or call for more information
 
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-888-671-1111
Telephone
780-422-0300 (Out of Province)
Web Site
http://www.aema.alberta.ca/
Email
drpinfo@gov.ab.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Last Verified On
May 15, 2022
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM