BC Flood Resources
The Princeton & District Community Skills Centre is grateful we can be of service to our community. We are hosting the Red Cross and want to offer Office Services with compliments for Evacuees. We have seen many resources in various places and thought it may be hepful to have all resources in a singular location. Below we have a list of resources that may have some value for you, family members or your community neighbours.
GREAT RESOURCES IN ONE PLACE:
LIVE Document: BC Flood Resources in the LINK BELOW:
BC GOVERNMENT:
If you have suffered property damage during the flooding that is not covered by insurance, you may be eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance.
This program is available to:
Homeowners and tenants (must be your principle residence; recreational property is not eligible) Small business owners (must be the source of the majority of your income) Charitable organizations Farm ownersFinancial assistance is provided for each accepted claim at 80 percent of the amount of total eligible damage less $1,000, to a maximum of $300,000.
For more information and to apply:
Evacuee Registration & Assistance: 1-800-585-9559
RED CROSS:
At this point, the first step to access this financial assistance is to register with the Canadian Red Cross by calling 1-800-863-6582 or filling in the ONLINE APPLICATION HERE: CLICK THIS LINK
Red Cross will be opened up in Princeton at our office @ 206 Vermilion: The Princeton & District Community Skills Centre-
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS & CRISIS SERVICES:
Kyle Williams, a professional therapist formerly from Princeton, is offering no cost telehealth counseling to anyone affected by the flooding. For more information and contact details, please visit her website at www.kyleleewilliams.com