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Mackenzie County residents affected by flooding can still apply for emergency funding

Anyone who was forced to leave town due to spring flooding can still apply for money from the province, but time is running out.

People have until this Friday at 5:00 PM to submit their request.

The Alberta Government announced on May 4 that anyone who had to flee their home due to the flooding would be eligible for a one-time payment of $1,250, and an additional $500 per-child under-18-years-of-age.

However, the Emergency Evacuation Payment (EEP) application period closes 30 days after the mandatory evacuation orders were lifted.

An ice-jam in the Peace River caused flooding of the communities of: Fort Vermilion, Buttertown, as well as Rural Mackenzie County.

Approximately 500 residents in the northwest had to flee in April.

The government says payouts will be done via e-transfer, but people can call 1-877-644-9992.

Click here to apply online.

– Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom

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