At least 100 homes in Hay River and the KSA国际影视传媒檃tlSA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation have been surveyed for flood damage, while at least 230 residents have signed up for the Disaster Assistance service, as of May 26, according to the GNWTSA国际影视传媒檚 Minister of Community Affairs.

Minister Shane Thompson provided the update in response to questions in the Legislative Assembly on May 26, although he said those figures may have no longer been up to date.

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Once damage assessers have had the chance to survey the damage, homeowners will be contacted about next steps.

Thompson said pathfinders will be on the ground in affected communities until the crisis has been dealt with. He said his department is currently recruiting local pathfinders.

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Thompson advised affected homeowners to keep receipts, take pictures and document times and dates while evaluating the damage to their property.

Residents can get help signing up for Damage Assistance by visiting the Hay River Community Centre.

No firm commitment to pay for damaged KSA国际影视传媒檃tlSA国际影视传媒檕deeche homes

Det Cho MLA Ronald Bonnetrouge asked Thompson if the GNWT would cover the cost of damaged homes in the KSA国际影视传媒檃tlSA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation.

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