Premier François Legault is considering expanding the compensation program for disaster victims, he said during a visit to Louiseville on Thursday, after a notable absence from disaster areas since the storm. Debby.
In a press scrum, the Prime Minister stated that some buildings flooded due to sewer backups could be eligible for compensation. “At some point, you have to use common sense [et] “to put in place exceptional programs.”
For the time being, only flood damage caused by a watercourse will be eligible for financial assistance under the General Disaster Financial Assistance Program.
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Rainfall caused by tropical storm Debby reached 200 mm in 24 hours in places, causing numerous floods.
François Legault defended himself against not showing up in the disaster areas after Friday’s flood.
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Prime Minister François Legault meets with the mayor of Louiseville, Yvon Deshaies.
Saturday, Sunday, I had two priorities: reconnect 550,000 Quebecers, and make sure we repair the roads that were causing homes to be isolated. We managed to do that. I think I did my job.
Francois Legault
The Prime Minister was in Mauricie to meet with the mayors of local municipalities and visit the Comtois Multiservice Health and Social Services Centre, one of the many damaged buildings in Louiseville.