Deadline Extended: Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) for Flooding Event on Oct. 18-20, 2024

Notice

An atmospheric river event from October 18-20, 2024 caused overland flooding in Port Coquitlam. As a result of the damages sustained from this event, the Province of BC has declared this event eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA). The program may provide applicants with assistance to restore uninsurable losses that are essential.

The application deadline has been extended to March 13, 2025.

How Do I Apply for Disaster Financial Assistance?

Contact your insurance provider as a first step. They will provide you with information about your insurance coverage. Individuals must apply to the Province of B.C. for Disaster Financial Assistance. For all questions related to the Disaster Financial Assistance program, email [email protected] or telephone: 1-888-257-4777 (toll-free).

For more information and to apply for assistance, visit gov.bc.ca/disasterfinancialassistance.