Residents affected by the flooding in the beginning of November can apply for financial help from the provincial government. The Minister responsible for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto says homeowners, small business owners, and farmers can apply for assistance online. “This only occurs when they could not get insurance for their loss,” states Yamamoto. She says “The best thing to do is google DFA BC or go to our Emergency Management BC website to get the information and application online.” Applications must be submitted to Emergency Management BC by February 14th, 2017.