Disaster Financial Assistance

When a natural disaster occurs, the Manitoba government may declare the event eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA). A DFA program helps Manitobans recover by providing financial assistance for uninsurable losses. DFA programs are established on a case-by-case basis when a natural disaster has a defined start and end date and causes the following:

• The disruption of essential goods and services
• Damages to essential infrastructure
• Widespread damage to property or the environment
• Significant financial burden

Assistance is provided to meet essential needs and restore function of essential items.

If a DFA program is established, assistance is generally provided for the recovery needs of:

• Local authorities;
• Occupied private principle residential properties;
• Farms;
• Small businesses; and
• Not-for-profit organizations.

DFA is a program of last resort and is meant to re-establish a basic standard of living and operations, recognizing that claimants must share in the cost of recovery. Not all emergencies or disasters will result in a DFA program being established.

Manitobans are encouraged to always check with insurance providers to see what coverage is available.

Questions about an existing DFA claim?

Should you have questions about an existing DFA claim, please have your claim number ready when you contact us. Using your claim number, we can connect you with the representative working on your DFA claim.

For more information, contact Manitoba Emergency Management Organization.

Have further questions about DFA or need to contact Manitoba Emergency Management Organization (EMO) regarding DFA?

First view our frequently asked questions about DFA to see if your question is answered. If you have further questions, view our Contact Us page for our contact information.