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News Advertiser
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August 26, 2020
Lamont County Applies to Province for Disaster Relief
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Lamont County is applying for disaster relief to the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. The municipality will be filing two separate applications, one is for flooding which occurred between April 14 and May 5, and the other one for flooding which occurred between June 8 and June 15. Even though affected property owners cannot apply for disaster relief program funding until Lamont County’s applications have been approved, the county is encouraging ratepayers to begin the process as soon as possible in order to speed up the application pro-
cess once it’s opened. As posted on the county’s website, “After a disaster, Lamont County can apply for a Disaster Recovery Program (DRP). If the application is approved, Lamont County will notify the public immediately; affected residents will have 90 days (after program approval) to apply for financial assistance.” The 2018 Flood Disaster Recovery Application ($1.2M) was prepared in September/October, reviewed, and forwarded to Province. On February 4, 2020, the County received $34,000 which is 50% of the Emergency Operations Cost Project. The Province stated they are still reviewing the submission.” On June 10, 2020, during a Special Meeting of Council, a State of Agricultural Disaster was declared for Lamont County. On June 8, 2020, Lamont County Council declared a State of Local Emergency (SOLE) due to overland flooding and drainage issues. Public works has reported 18 closed roads, and 19 opened roads as of Aug. 20. The number one priority for road repairs is to make sure closed roads are opened and school bus routes are serviceable for bus traffic. Over 2,000 culvert sites, (not including approach/ driveway culverts) have been inspected
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