E-Newsletter dsfsfa

Important Reminders: 2022 Spring Flood and Mandatory Documents Required for Farm Claims Under the Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) Program

The following information has been provided by the provincial government.

Manitoba Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) continues to evaluate farm applications under the Spring 2022 Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) program.

To process DFA claims, EMO requires certain documents from applicants to ensure the integrity of our program and to ensure that funds are being spent appropriately. Manitoba also shares the costs of disasters with the Government of Canada, and Manitoba must demonstrate to the federal government that we have verified that assistance payments are only made for eligible items. We thank you in advance for your cooperation in providing these important documents.

EMO has prepared a video on the mandatory documents and DFA for Farms. It is available at: https://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/dfa/videofarmdfa.mp4

If you have not already, please provide the following in support of your DFA claim as soon as possible so that we can proceed to evaluate your claim and provide assistance:

• The most recent property tax bill for your property to confirm the property value and property ownership of all affected parcels of land and structures.

• For claims with damage to rented land where repairs are delegated by the landowner to the tenant, the Land Owner's Authorization must be completed and signed by the landowner.

• A copy of the insurance declaration form, completed by your insurance broker

• A signed, original copy of the Financial Assistance Application. The names on this document must match the names on the property tax bill.

• Tax information (send copies of all that apply to you): o For a farm that is a sole proprietorship, a complete copy of the most recent T1 General income tax return or notarized proof of income and Statements of Income and Expense. o For a farm that is a partnership, a complete copy of your partnership agreement and a complete copy of the most recent T1 General income tax return. o For a farm that is a limited company, a complete copy of your articles of incorporation, a complete copy of the most recent general income tax return and statements of income and expenses.

• Veterinary Certificate completed and signed for verification of livestock loss.

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