Disaster Financial Assistance

When a natural disaster occurs, the Manitoba government may declare the event eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA). A DFA program helps Manitobans recover by providing financial assistance for uninsurable losses. DFA programs are established on a case-by-case basis when a natural disaster has a defined start and end date and causes the following:

• The disruption of essential goods and services
• Damages to essential infrastructure
• Widespread damage to property or the environment
• Significant financial burden

Assistance is provided to meet essential needs and restore function of essential items.

If a DFA program is established, assistance is generally provided for the recovery needs of:

• Local authorities;
• Occupied private principal residential properties;
• Farms;
• Small businesses; and
• Not-for-profit organizations.

DFA is a program of last resort and is meant to re-establish a basic standard of living and operations, recognizing that claimants must share in the cost of recovery. Not all emergencies or disasters will result in a DFA program being established.

Manitobans are encouraged to always check with insurance providers to see what coverage is available.

DFA PROGRAM LINK: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/funding/dfa/index.html

Frequently Asked Questions Link: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/funding/dfa/faq.html