Claim forms for anyone impacted by the August tornadoes in Grey County are now available.
The Vice Chair of the Tornado Disaster Relief Committee David Watson says the forms can be picked up at municipal offices in West Grey, Grey Highlands and the Blue Mountains or at the old Fire Hall building in Markdale.
Watson says its essential that people get these forms, fill them out and submit them to the Disaster Relief Committee before the end of November in order to be eligible for any disaster aid.
He says permanent residents of any of the three municipalities including renters, small business people and those in the agriculture sector may be in line for some financial help.
However Watson says seasonal residents who may have a cottage that was damaged by the twister are not eligible for any disaster relief funding.
Watson says once all the claim forms have been submitted, the Project Manger will assess them on a case by case basis and money will be paid out according to the assessments and the relief funds available.
He says claims will be covered by funds raised through the community and will be matched up to 2 to 1 by the province.
Watson says in case the funds don’t cover the full cost of submitted claims, money will be paid out on a pro rated basis.
He says insured and non essential items are not covered under this disaster relief program.
Watson says the claim forms must be completed and received by the committee no later than November 27th.
For more information people can call the Disaster Relief committee offices at 1-888-986-7540.