February 22, 2019
Fridge/Freezer Replacement Program
Fridge/Freezer Replacement
If your fridge or freezer was damaged during the Old Fort landslide evacuation in 2018, you may be eligible for support with replacement costs from the Canadian Red Cross and the B.C. Government. Financial assistance for spoiled food replacement is also available. More information Old Fort Refrigerator Freezer Replacement
Updated – February 25th, 2019 (Please bring photo I.D, proof of home ownership, and receipt or invoices related to the costs of fridge/freezer replacement).
EOC Structure & Purpose
EOC Purpose EOC Structure
Provincial Assistance Programs
Disaster Financial Assistance
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is a provincial program to help individuals and local governments recover from uninsurable disasters. The DFA Program comes into effect when residents cannot access insurance for events that are uninsurable, such as the Old Fort Landslide. DFA can compensate individuals for 80% of eligible claims, after the first $1,000 to a maximum claim of $300,000. DFA is for essential items only. Disaster Financial Assistance 1-888-257-4777 OR email dfa@gov.bc.ca OR website www.gov.bc.ca/disasterfinancialassistance
Property & Housing Questions
Insurance
If you have questions about your home or tenant insurance, call your insurance representative directly or call the Insurance Bureau of Canada toll-free at 1 844-2-ASK-IBC.
Property Values
If residents have questions about how the slide may affect property values, contact BC Assessment. BC Assessment Authority at 1-866-825-8322..
Community Resources
Mental Health Support Line
To reach a mental health support worker trained to provide emotional and mental health support 24 hours a day: Call 310-6789 (do not add an area code before the number) or check out their website at: http://www.crisislines.bc.ca/services
Employee Assistance Programs
Your employer may have an employee assistance program (EAP). EAP is a work-based intervention program designed to identify and assist employees in resolving personal problems (e.g., marital, financial or emotional problems; family issues; substance/alcohol abuse) that may be adversely affecting the employee’s performance. Please contact your employer to see if this service is available.
HealthLink BC
To access free, non-emergency health information for anyone in your family, including mental health information. You can also speak to a registered nurse about symptoms you’re worried about, or talk with a pharmacist about medication questions. Call 811 or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca
Community Contacts
Police/Ambulance Emergency 9-1-1
Police-Non-Emergency 250-787-8140
Pacific Northern Gas 1-800-663-1173
BC Hydro 1-888-769 3766
Telus 1-800-663-0333
Yellowhead Road and Bridge 1-888-883-6688
Fort St John Health Unit 250-263-6000
Health Link BC 8-1-1
Mental Health Support Line 310-6789 (do not add an area code before the number)
Talk In Tough Times 1-877-427-4884
BC Assessment Authority 1-866-825-8322
Insurance Bureau of Canada 1-844-227-5422
Disaster Financial Assistance 1-888-257-4777
Emergency Info BC 250-952-4913
FSJ Women’s Resource Society 250-787-1121
