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By Ashley Legassic

WILDFIRE RECOVERY

More funding for small business owners impacted by 2018 wildfires

Jun 10, 2019 | 8:58 AM

VICTORIA — Small business owners in northwest B.C. will be receiving more funding for wildfire recovery.

The province says in a news release that owners who suffered financial and business losses following the 2018 wildfire season can now apply for additional assistance.

Eligible business owners can receive up to $20,000 through the Canadian Red Cross.

“Small businesses are at the core of our communities in B.C., and it’s critical that the Province support their recovery from any disaster,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General in a news release. “This financial assistance is about ensuring small business owners, employees and by extension, their communities, are more resilient to future events.”

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Eligible owners and not-for-profit organizations with less than 50 employees are able to apply. The funding comes from $10 million the province provided to the Red Cross in November 2018 for wildfire recovery efforts.

Financial assistance will help with uninsured losses, cleanup and repair of property, replacement or short-term lease of tools and equipment, moving and storage expenses, lease payments, utility bills and other costs related to wildfire impacts.

Applications for the first phase will be accepted from June 17 until Sept. 30. For more information, go here.