Wildfires: Compensation of $1,500 per home evacuated

Wildfires: Compensation of ,500 per home evacuated

Posted On: July 5, 2023

The government will pay compensation of US$1,500 per primary residence to people who have been evacuated due to the wildfires.

Prime Minister François Legault confirmed this on Friday morning in the corridors of Parliament.

Air Quality Index (AQI)

How high is the air quality index in your city and what health recommendations are derived from it?

air quality index (AQIUS)

101-150

Bad

sensitive people

AQI: GOOD

Great day to be active outside.

AQI: MODERATE

Some people may be particularly sensitive to particulate matter pollution

Particularly sensitive people: Consider reducing the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. These are signs of slowing down.

All the others : Great day to be active outside.

AQI: BAD for
sensitive people

Sensitive groups include people with heart or lung diseases, the elderly, children and young people, minorities and field workers.

Sensitive groups: Reduce the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. It’s okay to be active outside, but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.

People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual tiredness can indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor.

AQI: BAD
for each

Sensitive people: Avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities. Consider moving or moving activities inward.*

All the others : Reduce the duration and intensity of activities. Take more breaks from outdoor activities.

*Note: If you don’t have air conditioning, it can be dangerous to stay indoors with the windows closed during extremely hot weather. If you’re hot, go to a place with air conditioning or check with your community to see if cooling centers are available in your community.

AQI: VERY BAD

Sensitive people: Avoid any physical activity outdoors. Postpone it to a time when the air quality is better or move activities indoors.*

All the others : Avoid prolonged or strenuous activities. Consider moving or moving activities inward.*

AQI: CRITICAL

All the others : Avoid any physical activity outdoors.

Sensitive people: Stay indoors and maintain reduced activity levels. Follow these tips to keep particulate matter levels low indoors.*

The 13,520 evacuees can access their compensation from June 14 on the quebec.ca/aid-disaster website.

A one-time payment will be made. Municipalities can claim all costs for fires and all costs are reimbursed.

Listen to Mario Dumont’s interview with Louis Cyr, insurance broker about QUB radio :

“We reimburse 100% of the additional costs incurred by the communities that have taken intervention measures… We will take care of our world,” announced the Minister of Public Security, François Bonnardel, at press time , Friday midday.