PROVINCIAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM COVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR LIVESTOCK LOSSES

Livestock producers who have lost animals due to the recent blizzard are eligible for coverage under the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) provided they meet PDAP's requirements for eligibility. PDAP provides coverage to individuals and businesses who have suffered uninsurable losses due to a natural disaster in areas where a municipality has declared a disaster. PDAP will also provide coverage if available insurance is not affordable.

"We encourage livestock producers to check with their insurance agent first to find out what kind of coverage they have for losses of livestock due to severe weather," Corrections, Public Safety and Policing Minister D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert said. "Where insurance isn't available, livestock producers can apply to PDAP for financial assistance."

Producers should use photos to document the dead livestock they intend to claim as a loss under PDAP due to the blizzard. These photos should identify the specific animals and the total number of animals lost. It is also important to note the time, date and location (for example, the legal land location) of the event. Producers should use appropriate methods for disposing of carcasses.

Livestock producers wanting to claim their loss through PDAP should contact their local municipal office to ensure their RM secures a disaster designation from PDAP. For more information on PDAP criteria for livestock losses, producers can call toll free 1-866-632-4033.

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For more information, contact:

Judy Orthner
Corrections, Public Safety and Policing
Regina
Phone: 306-787-5883
Email: judy.orthner@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-535-2233