Disaster Financial Assistance Regulation

Disaster Financial Assistance Regulation, M.R. 42/2025 The Emergency Measures Act , C.C.S.M. c. E80 Regulation 42/2025 Registered June 6, 2025 bilingual version (HTML) Table of Contents Section INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS 1 Definitions 2 Purpose 3 Interpretation PART 1 ESTABLISHING A DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 4 Establishing a disaster financial assistance program 5 Public notice 6 EMO to administer disaster financial assistance program PART 2 CLAIMS PROCESS AND EXPENSE ELIGIBILITY PERIODS 7 Claims 8 Inspections 9 Production of documents and information 10 Period of expense eligibility 11 Deadline for submitting requests for payment PART 3 ELIGIBILITY AND ELIGIBLE EXPENSES GENERAL EXPENSE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 12 Eligibility requirements 13 Ineligible expenses 14 Reducing assistance DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS 15 Claims by individuals 16 Claims by organizations 17 Purpose of disaster assistance 18 Proof of loss sufficient for certain assets 19 Assistance limits 20 Deductible DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND WATERSHED DISTRICTS 21 Disaster assistance to local authorities 22 Determining amount of assistance payable 23 Disaster assistance for watershed districts 24 Advance payment PART 4 DECISION AND APPEAL 25 Statement of disaster assistance payable 26 Appeal to Disaster Assistance Appeal Board PART 5 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS, REPEAL AND COMING INTO FORCE 27 Transitional 28 Repeal 29 Coming into force Schedule A Disaster Assistance for Individuals B Disaster Assistance for Organizations C Disaster Assistance for Disaster Relief Services and Supports Provided by Organizations D Disaster Assistance for Local Authorities and Watershed Districts INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS Definitions 1 The following definitions apply in this regulation. "asset" means a physical item, a structure or infrastructure owned by an individual, an organization, a local authority or a watershed district. (« bien ») "charity" means a registered charity as defined in subsection 248(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada). (« organisme de bienfaisance ») "claimant" means an individual, an organization, a local authority or a watershed district making a claim for disaster assistance under section 7. (« demandeur ») "disaster period" means the period beginning with the onset of impacts of a disaster until the disaster ceases to cause direct damage or pose a direct threat to individuals, organizations, communities or essential assets. (« période de sinistre ») "Emergency Management Organization" means the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization continued under subsection 2(1) of The Emergency Measures Act . (« Organisation de gestion des situations d'urgence ») "home" means the residential dwelling unit that is ordinarily occupied by an individual and does not include a cottage, cabin or other seasonal residence that is occupied only on a temporary basis. For the purpose of a claim, an individual may have only one home. (« logement ») "major damage" means significant impact to the safety, structural integrity or critical function of an asset such that the asset is unable to function as intended and requires significant repairs or total reconstruction. (« dommage important ») "natural hazard" means a naturally occurring process or phenomenon that has the potential to impact or threaten lives, properties, communities or other assets. (« aléa naturel ») "organization" means a business, non-profit organization, charity or other community organization that is eligible to claim disaster assistance under section 16. (« organisme ») "watershed district" has the same meaning as in The Watershed Districts Act . (« district hydrographique ») Purpose 2 This regulation governs the establishment and administration of disaster financial assistance programs. Under a disaster financial assistance program, eligible claimants may be paid disaster assistance for eligible expenses and losses they incur as a direct result of a natural disaster. Interpretation 3 This regulation is to be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements Guidelines published by the Government of Canada, as amended from time to time. Nothing in this regulation limits the authority of the minister to enter into an agreement to provide a local authority or person with disaster assistance. PART 1 ESTABLISHING A DISASTER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Establishing a disaster financial assistance program 4(1) The minister may establish a disaster financial assistance program when the minister determines that a disaster (a) occurs as a result of a natural hazard; (b) has a determinable beginning date and has or will have a determinable end date; (c) occurs in a geographic area that can be specified; and (d) causes widespread damage and disruption to essential assets or essential services in the geographic area that result in expenses that impose a significant financial burden on individuals, organizations or local authorities. When program is not to be established 4(2) A disaster financial assistance program is not to be established in the event of (a) a pandemic or other health emergency; (b) violence, civil disorder, international armed conflict or an act of war; (c) an industrial accident, technological accident, spill or infrastructure failure unless it is the direct result of the impacts of a natural hazard; or (d) an underlying condition or climactic trend such as drought or above-average rainfall. Public notice 5(1) Subject to subsection (2), when a disaster financial assistance program is established, the minister must ensure that public notice of the following information is given in accordance with subsection (3): (a) a description of the specific disaster for which the program was created; (b) a description of the geographic area in which a claim for disaster assistance under the program may be made; (c) information about how to file a claim for disaster assistance under the program; (d) the period, as set out in section 10, during which an expense that is a direct result of the disaster is eligible for disaster assistance under the program; (e) the deadline for filing a claim under the program. Program established before disaster end date 5(2) For a disaster financial assistance program established during the disaster period, the minister may publish the information referred to in clauses (1)⁠(d) and (e) after the disaster period. Manner of publication 5(3) The information set out in subsection (1) must be published or distributed by (a) publishing a notice in a newspaper with general circulation in the area in which claims for disaster assistance under the program may be made; (b) publishing the information on an Internet site maintained by the Emergency Management Organization; and (c) any other means that the minister considers appropriate. EMO to administer disaster financial assistance program 6 The Emergency Management Organization is responsible for administering a disaster financial assistance program in accordance with this regulation and any guidelines issued by the co-ordinator. PART 2 CLAIMS PROCESS AND EXPENSE ELIGIBILITY PERIODS Claims 7(1) A claimant who wishes to claim disaster assistance under a disaster financial assistance program must file a claim with the Emergency Management Organization on or before the deadline published under clause 5(1)⁠(e). Form of claims 7(2) The claim for disaster assistance must be made in writing on a form approved by the Emergency Management Organization. Extension of claim deadline 7(3) The co-ordinator may extend the deadline for filing a claim for disaster assistance if the co-ordinator is satisfied that extenuating circumstances prevented the claimant from filing the claim on time. Inspections 8(1) When a claim for disaster assistance has been made in respect of an asset, an inspector employed with or approved by the Emergency Management Organization must conduct the inquiries or inspections necessary to determine (a) whether the damage to the asset was a direct result of the disaster; and (b) the extent of the damage and, as necessary, whether the asset has suffered major damage. Project estimate 8(2) At the time of the inspection, or at a different time that the Emergency Management Organization determines is appropriate, the Emergency Management Organization must ensure the inspector completes an estimate of the scope and cost of any structural restoration or enhancement that may be eligible for assistance under the disaster financial assistance program. Production of documents and information 9(1) A claimant must obtain and provide the Emergency Management Organization with (a) all relevant documents and information in support of each request for payment of disaster assistance that forms part of their claim; and (b) any additional documents or information requested by an inspector or an officer or employee of the Emergency Management Organization. How documents and information are to be provided 9(2) The documents and information referred to in subsection (1) must be provided in the form and manner specified by the Emergency Management Organization. The Emergency Management Organization may require the claimant to prepare reports concerning the documents and information and may specify the form of the reports. Period of expense eligibility — individuals and organizations 10(1) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), an expense claimed by an individual or organization is eligible for disaster assistance under a disaster financial assistance program only if it is incurred during the disaster period or within one year after the end of the disaster period. Period of expense eligibility — local authority and watershed districts 10(2) Subject to subsections (4) and (5), an expense claimed by a local authority or watershed district is eligible for disaster assistance under a disaster financial assistance program only if it is incurred during the disaster period or within (a) two years after the end of the disaster period; or (b) one year after the end of the disaster period if the expense relates to disaster response under Part 1 of Schedule D. When repairs must be performed 10(3) For certainty, all repairs related to an expense claimed by a claimant must be completed within the applicable period of eligibility set out in subsections (1) and (2). Pre-disaster preparations 10(4) An expense incurred by a claimant for preparations carried out before the disaster period may be eligible for disaster assistance in accordance with the applicable Schedule referred to in section 15, 16, 21 or 23. Exception 10(5) The co-ordinator may extend a time period set out in subsection (1) or (2) in respect of a claimant, a class of claimants or all claimants under the program if the co-ordinator is satisfied that extenuating circumstances exist. Claimant may be required to submit timetable 10(6) Before extending a time period set out in subsection (1) or (2), the co-ordinator may require a claimant to submit a detailed timetable for completion of all necessary repairs and other work. Deadline for submitting requests for payment 11 A claimant must submit all requests for payment of disaster assistance and all supporting documents to the Emergency Management Organization not later than the last day of the period of expense eligibility set out in section 10. PART 3 ELIGIBILITY AND ELIGIBLE EXPENSES GENERAL EXPENSE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Eligibility requirements 12 An expense claimed under a disaster financial assistance program is eligible for disaster assistance only if (a) the expense arose within the geographic area for which the program was established; (b) the expense arose as a direct result of the disaster; (c) the expense was incurred during the eligible expense period for the program set out in section 10; (d) subject to subsection 7(3), the claim for disaster assistance was received on or before the deadline published under clause 5(1)⁠(e); and (e) the expense is eligible under the applicable Schedule referred to in section 15, 16, 21 or 23. Ineligible expenses 13(1) An expense is not eligible for disaster assistance in the following circumstances: (a) adequate insurance to cover the expense was available as described in subsection (2); (b) the expense is a regular operating expense, business continuity expense or expense for routine maintenance, including for emergency management and seasonal preparedness; (c) the expense claimed is for loss of income, revenue, wages, market share or opportunity; (d) the circumstances leading to the expense could have been reasonably prevented; (e) subject to subsection (3), the expense is recoverable through legal proceedings; (f) compensation for the expense has been or will be paid by another party or is recoverable under any other government program; (g) subject to subsections (4) to (6), the expense relates to damage to an asset located in a high-risk area and the asset was not appropriately mitigated; (h) the expense is not eligible under the applicable Schedule referred to in section 15, 16, 21 or 23. Insurability 13(2) For the purpose of clause (1)⁠(a), insurance is (a) adequate if the insurance policy would have covered the cost to repair or restore the asset to a functional level after the disaster; and (b) available if the insurance was accessible (i) on an annual basis, and (ii) at a price that was, in the coordinator's opinion, generally affordable based on an assessment made at the regional or community level, not at the individual or property level. If recovery from legal proceedings insufficient 13(3) For the purpose of clause (1)⁠(e), if a claimant demonstrates that reasonable efforts were made to pursue legal proceedings and the amount recovered, whether by decision or settlement, is less than the amount that would otherwise be eligible for disaster assistance, the difference is an eligible expense. Assets constructed before designation of high-risk area 13(4) Subject to subsections (5) and (6), clause (1)⁠(g) does not apply with respect to an asset in a high-risk area if the asset was constructed or approved for construction before the area was designated as a high-risk area. Assets that previously suffered major damage 13(5) An asset described in subsection (4) is not eligible for disaster assistance if (a) disaster assistance was paid in respect of major damage to the asset under a previous disaster financial assistance program that was established on or after April 1, 2025; (b) the asset was in a high-risk area when it suffered the previous major damage; and (c) the asset was not appropriately mitigated following the previous major damage. Assets in pre-existing high-risk area 13(6) An asset described in subsection (4) is not eligible for disaster assistance if it was constructed in a pre-existing high-risk area and was not mitigated to the standard applicable in the area. Definitions 13(7) The following definitions apply in this section. "appropriately mitigated" means, in respect of an asset in a high-risk area, an asset that is protected in such a way that it is not expected to experience major damage from a disaster that is of a magnitude equal to or lower than the designated high-risk level. (Version anglaise seulement) "approved for construction" , in respect of an asset, means approved for construction by way of a building permit or other written approval issued by the local authority or other public authority with jurisdiction in the location of the asset. (« approuvé ») "high-risk area" means an area designated on or after April 1, 2025, by a local authority, the Government of Manitoba or the Government of Canada as having an enduring elevated risk of severe consequences resulting from the impact of a specific or multiple natural hazards. (« zone à risque élevé ») "pre-existing high-risk area" means an area designated before April 1, 2025, by a local authority, the Government of Manitoba or the Government of Canada as having an enduring elevated risk of severe consequences resulting from the impact of a specific or multiple natural hazards. (« zone à risque élevé préexistante ») Reducing assistance 14 Any amount of assistance payable under a disaster financial assistance program may be reduced or refused if the Emergency Management Organization determines that the claimant failed to take (a) reasonable precautions to appropriately mitigate the impact of a disaster before it occurred; or (b) reasonable steps to protect an asset after a disaster has occurred. DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS Claims by individuals 15 An individual who files a claim under section 7 may claim disaster assistance in accordance with Schedule A. Claims by organizations 16(1) An organization that files a claim under section 7 may claim disaster assistance in accordance with (a) Schedule B; and (b) Schedule C if the organization is a non-profit organization, charity or other community organization that provides disaster relief services and supports as set out in that Schedule to individuals and organizations affected by the disaster. Ineligible organizations 16(2) Subject to subsection (3), an organization is not eligible to be paid disaster assistance unless it has an annual gross revenue of not more than $15,000,000 or an average annual gross revenue of not more than $15,000,000 over the period beginning three years before the deadline for filing the claim for disaster assistance. Exception for certain types of organizations 16(3) Disaster assistance may be paid to an organization that is not eligible under subsection (2) if it is one of the following types of organizations and if the co-ordinator determines that paying disaster assistance to the organization is appropriate in the circumstances: (a) an organization that provides affordable housing; (b) a communal society, farming colony, housing cooperative or similar entity, as determined by the co-ordinator; (c) a non-profit organization that delivers an essential service to a community, such as a food bank, a transition house or a shelter. Purpose of disaster assistance 17(1) Disaster assistance for individuals and organizations under Schedules A and B is intended to assist a claimant in meeting essential needs. It is not an insurance program, a replacement for insurance or a supplement to insurance. Disaster assistance is not intended to replace all assets that were lost or damaged in a disaster. It does not provide assistance to replace lost or damaged assets with items of equal value. It does not cover non-essential expenses. Purpose of disaster assistance under Schedule C 17(2) Disaster assistance for non-profit organizations, charities or other community organizations under Schedule C is intended to compensate these organizations for incremental increases to their expenses incurred to deliver disaster relief services and supports within their mandates to individuals or organizations affected by the disaster. Proof of loss sufficient for certain assets 18(1) Despite any provision of this regulation that requires an expense to be incurred before disaster assistance is payable, the Emergency Management Organization may, in accordance with guidelines issued by the co-ordinator, pay disaster assistance to an individual or organization based solely on (a) proof of damage to or loss of the individual's essential belongings or chattels essential to the organization; or (b) proof of damage to a home or essential structure that is not major damage. When proof of loss must be provided 18(2) The individual or organization must provide proof of the damage or loss to the Emergency Management Organization on or before the deadline set out in section 11. Assistance limits 19(1) Subject to subsection (2), the maximum amount of disaster assistance payable to an individual or organization is $3,000,000. Waiver of limit 19(2) Disaster assistance paid to the following types of organizations may exceed $3,000,000 if the co-ordinator determines it is appropriate in the circumstances: (a) an organization that provides affordable housing; (b) a communal society, farming colony, housing cooperative or similar entity, as determined by the co-ordinator; (c) a non-profit organization that delivers an essential service to a community, such as a food bank, a transition house or a shelter. Deductible 20(1) Subject to subsection (2), disaster assistance paid to an individual or organization is subject to a deductible of the greater of $2,500 or 20% of the payment. Exception 20(2) An expense for the following is not subject to the deductible: (a) an eligible residential structure that has been determined to be economically unsalvageable; (b) eligible evacuation and temporary accommodation expenses. DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND WATERSHED DISTRICTS Disaster assistance to local authorities 21(1) A local authority that files a claim for disaster assistance under section 7 may claim disaster assistance in accordance with Schedule D for an expense incurred to (a) respond to a disaster (Part 1 of Schedule D); (b) restore infrastructure (Part 2 of Schedule D); and (c) provide relief and recovery supports to individuals and organizations experiencing significant disaster impacts (Part 3 of Schedule D). Application supported by resolution 21(2) A claim for disaster assistance must be supported by a resolution of the local authority. Determining amount of assistance payable 22(1) The following rules apply to disaster assistance provided under a disaster financial assistance program to a local authority: 1. The total eligible expenses incurred by the local authority must be divided by Statistics Canada's population estimate for the local authority for the month of June before the disaster to calculate the local authority's per capita eligible expenses. 2. For a disaster occurring in 2025, the government is to reimburse the local authority for the provincial share of the local authority's per capita eligible expenses, determined based on the thresholds set out in the following table: Per Capita Eligible Expense Threshold Local Authority's Share Provincial Share First $3.84 100% 0% Next $7.70 50% 50% Next $7.70 25% 75% Remainder 0% 100% Reimbursement when assistance invested in preparedness or mitigation 22(2) Despite subsection (1), the government may, in its discretion, reimburse a local authority for all its per capita eligible expenses incurred in respect of a disaster, but only if (a) the disaster is one for which the government is eligible to receive funding under the Government of Canada's Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements Guidelines ; and (b) the local authority undertakes to invest any amount it receives that exceeds the provincial share determined under subsection (1) in a disaster preparedness or mitigation project approved by the minister. Disaster assistance for watershed districts 23 A watershed district that files a claim for disaster assistance under section 7 may claim disaster assistance in accordance with Schedule D for an expense incurred to (a) respond to a disaster (Part 1 of Schedule D); and (b) restore infrastructure (Part 2 of Schedule D). Advance payment 24(1) Subject to subsection (2), on the request of a local authority or watershed district, the co-ordinator may authorize the Emergency Management Organization to make an advance payment of disaster assistance to the local authority or watershed district. Amount of advance payment 24(2) The co-ordinator must be satisfied, based on the results of inspections and estimates and on information, documents and reports provided by the local authority or watershed district, that the amount of the advance payment is not greater than the provincial share of the eligible expenses already incurred by the local authority or watershed district. PART 4 DECISION AND APPEAL Statement of disaster assistance payable 25(1) After deciding the amount of disaster assistance that is to be paid to a claimant, the Emergency Management Organization must provide the claimant with a statement that sets out (a) the amount of disaster assistance to be paid; (b) information about the calculation of the disaster assistance payment; (c) an explanation of any reduction to the disaster assistance payment that has been applied; and (d) information about the claimant's right to appeal the decision. Partial resolution of claim 25(2) The Emergency Management Organization and a claimant may agree to finally resolve a part of the claim, leaving other parts of the claim open for further determination or appeal. Appeal to Disaster Assistance Appeal Board 26(1) A claimant who wishes to appeal a decision of the Emergency Management Organization under subsection 17(6) of The Emergency Measures Act must file an appeal application with the Disaster Assistance Appeal Board in the form and including the information required by the Disaster Assistance Appeal Board. Deadline for appeal 26(2) The appeal application must be filed within 60 days after the date of the statement of disaster assistance provided under subsection 25(1). PART 5 TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS, REPEAL AND COMING INTO FORCE Transitional 27 A claim for disaster assistance that was made under the Disaster Financial Assistance Policies and Guidelines (Private Sector) Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 177/99, or the Disaster Financial Assistance Policies and Guidelines (Public Sector) Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 178/99, before the coming into force of this regulation must be dealt with under those regulations as though this regulation had not come into force. Repeal 28 The following regulations are repealed: (a) the Disaster Financial Assistance Policies and Guidelines (Private Sector) Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 177/99; (b) the Disaster Financial Assistance Policies and Guidelines (Public Sector) Regulation , Manitoba Regulation 178/99. Coming into force 29 This regulation comes into force on the day it is registered under The Statutes and Regulations Act . SCHEDULE A (Section 15) DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS Disaster assistance payable 1.  Disaster assistance may be paid to an individual in accordance with this Schedule. Pre-impact preparations 2.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred in advance of the disaster to reduce the impact of the disaster. 3.  Such an expense is eligible only if it is incurred in response to a warning or forecast of the impending disaster from the Government of Manitoba or the Government of Canada. 4.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for sandbagging, temporarily relocating at-risk assets, deploying sprinklers and establishing fire breaks. 5.  An expense for regular seasonal preparedness or maintenance is not eligible. Protection of domestic animals 6.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to protect domestic animals, including pets, that are under imminent threat from or affected by the disaster. 7.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for transportation, feeding, temporary shelter and temporary care. Evacuation and displacement 8.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred while under an evacuation alert or order or while displaced because major repair or reconstruction work is underway. 9.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for meals, transportation and accommodation. Financial and psychosocial counselling 10.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense for financial or psychosocial counselling incurred as a direct result of the disaster if the Emergency Management Organization determines that such services were not available, at no cost, from government, a local authority or another organization. Clean-up and debris removal 11.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to clean up, remove and safely dispose of disaster debris and waste if necessary to access, safely occupy and restore the essential function of a home. 12.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to deal with hazardous disaster-related materials such as material damaged by mould or smoke through cleaning and repair, remove fallen trees and clear building debris, rubble, silt and other disaster-related debris. 13.  Individual claimants who clean up their home themselves may receive compensation for their time based on the provincial minimum wage. Disaster assistance may be paid for the number of hours of work the co-ordinator determines is reasonable in the circumstances. Damage assessments and repair appraisals 14.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for hiring a suitably qualified professional to conduct a damage assessment or repair appraisal for necessary repairs and may include, but is not limited to, expenses incurred for engineering assessments and building inspections. 15.  An expense of this type is eligible only if the Emergency Management Organization approves the expense before it is incurred or determines that incurring the expense was necessary in the circumstances. Temporary access, security and site stabilization 16.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to establish access to, temporarily secure or stabilize a home before repair or restoration work may begin. 17.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for temporary fencing, shoring up a damaged structure and clearing debris from a roadway to establish access. Essential belongings 18.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to repair or replace essential belongings, up to the lesser of (a) the cost to restore the functionality and operational capacity of the belongings, including to the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards; (b) the cost to replace the belongings; or (c) the appraised value of the belongings. Outbuildings, access routes, protective assets and landscaping 19.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to repair or restore essential outbuildings, protective assets, access routes and essential landscaping to a functional condition. 20.  The expense is eligible only if it contributes to the safe and essential functionality of the home or food security or if it is necessary according to the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards. An expense incurred for land repair and levelling is eligible if required for the essential function of the home. Repair or reconstruction of homes 21.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for the repair or reconstruction of the essential elements of a home, up to the lesser of (a) the cost to restore the functionality and operational capacity of the home, including to the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards; (b) the cost to replace the home; or (c) the appraised value of the home. 22.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense that, based on disaster resilient guidelines, increases or enhances the disaster resilience of a home beyond the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards. Such an expense is eligible only if the claimant has obtained, before the expense is incurred, written approval for the expense from the Emergency Management Organization. 23.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to relocate a home if the Emergency Management Organization determines it is a cost-effective solution to reduce the high disaster risk. Ineligible expenses 24.  In addition to the expenses that are not eligible as set out in section 13 of this regulation, expenses for the following are not eligible: (a) Non-essential assets: Expenses for the repair or restoration of an asset not essential to the function of a home, including non-essential outbuildings and structures, decorative landscaping and private roads, trails and structures that serve only a recreational purpose, including, but not limited to, boathouses, swimming pools, decorative gardens and gazebos, activity structures or private seasonal trails, informal dirt paths or tracks. (b) Luxury or high-end items: Expenses for repairing or replacing luxury or high-end assets, including, but not limited to, works of art, high-end finishings or furnishings, jewellery, high-end electronics and appliances, gaming computers and designer clothing. (c) Erosion: In general, damage caused by erosion is not eligible because most erosion is an expected, ongoing and continuous process subject to recurrence. However, damage caused by erosion may be eligible if (i) the erosion results in substantial worsening of conditions; (ii) the erosion poses a threat to life, safety or critical functions; and (iii) restoration or stabilization is the most effective solution. Under these circumstances, appropriate assessments should be conducted to determine whether restoration or stabilization is the most effective solution or whether other mitigative actions should be considered due to the continued risks of erosion. SCHEDULE B (Section 16) DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR ORGANIZATIONS Disaster assistance payable 1.  Disaster assistance may be paid to an organization in accordance with this Schedule. Pre-impact preparations 2.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred in advance of the disaster to reduce the impact of the disaster. 3.  Such an expense is eligible only if it is incurred in response to a warning or forecast of the impending disaster from the Government of Manitoba or the Government of Canada. 4.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for sandbagging, temporarily relocating at-risk assets, deploying sprinklers and establishing fire breaks. 5.  An expense for regular seasonal preparedness or maintenance is not eligible. Protection of livestock and domestic animals 6.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to protect livestock and domestic animals under imminent threat from or affected by the disaster. 7.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for transportation, feeding, temporary shelter and temporary care. Evacuation and displacement 8.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred while under an evacuation alert or order or while the organization is displaced because major repair or reconstruction work is underway. 9.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to rent temporary space and equipment. Financial and psychosocial counselling 10.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense for financial or psychosocial counselling incurred as a direct result of the disaster if the Emergency Management Organization determines that such services were not available, at no cost, from government, a local authority or another organization. Clean-up and debris removal 11.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to clean up, remove and safely dispose of disaster debris and waste if necessary to access or safely occupy an organization's place of work and restore the essential function of the organization. 12.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to deal with hazardous disaster-related materials such as material damaged by mould or smoke through cleaning and repair, remove fallen trees and clear building debris, rubble, silt and other disaster-related debris. 13.  An organization that cleans up its place of work using its own staff may receive compensation for the time of its staff based on the provincial minimum wage. Disaster assistance may be paid for the number of hours of work the co-ordinator determines is reasonable in the circumstances. Damage assessments and repair appraisals 14.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for hiring a suitably qualified professional to conduct a damage assessment or repair appraisal for necessary repairs and may include, but is not limited to, expenses incurred for engineering assessments and building inspections. 15.  An expense of this type is eligible only if the Emergency Management Organization approves the expense before it is incurred or determines that incurring the expense was necessary in the circumstances. Temporary access, security and site stabilization 16.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to establish access to, temporarily secure or stabilize a structure before repair or restoration work may begin. 17.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for temporary fencing, shoring up a damaged structure and clearing debris from a roadway to establish access. Essential assets 18.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to repair or replace an asset essential to an organization, up to the lesser of (a) the cost to restore the functionality and operational capacity of the asset, including to the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards; (b) the cost to replace the asset; or (c) the appraised value of the asset. 19.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for equipment, stock and assets, and industry-specific uninsurable losses such as feed, seed or seed stock, fertilizer, livestock, harvested or stored agricultural products and uninsurable crops. Outbuildings, access routes, protective assets and landscaping 20.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to repair or restore essential outbuildings, protective assets, access routes and essential landscaping to a functional condition. 21.  The expense is eligible only if it contributes to the safe and essential functionality of the organization or if it is necessary according to the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards. An expense incurred for land repair and levelling is eligible if required for the essential function of the organization. 22.  While an expense incurred to repair or restore a recreational asset is generally not eligible, recreational assets that are essential to the organization, such as a play area for a daycare, a swimming pool at a recreation centre or ski trails at a cross-country ski centre, are eligible. Repair or reconstruction of essential structures 23.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to repair or reconstruct a structure essential to an organization, up to the lesser of (a) the cost to restore the functionality and operational capacity of the structure, including to the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards; (b) the cost to replace the structure; or (c) the appraised value of the structure. 24.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense that, based on disaster resilient guidelines, increases or enhances the disaster resilience of a structure essential to the organization beyond the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards. Such an expense is eligible only if the claimant has obtained, before the expense is incurred, written approval for the expense from the Emergency Management Organization. 25.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to relocate a structure essential to the organization if the Emergency Management Organization determines it is a cost-effective solution to reduce the high disaster risk. Ineligible expenses 26.  In addition to the expenses that are not eligible as set out in section 13 of this regulation, expenses for the following are not eligible: (a) Non-essential assets: Expenses for the repair or restoration of an asset not essential to the function of an organization, including (i) non-essential outbuildings and structures; (ii) decorative landscaping and private roads; and (iii) private trails and structures that serve only a recreational purpose, including, but not limited to, boathouses, swimming pools, decorative gardens and gazebos, activity structures, private seasonal trails, informal dirt paths or tracks and other organization-owned recreational properties not essential to the function of the organization, including recreational property used for company retreats or to host clients for hunting or fishing trips. (b) Luxury or high-end items: Expenses for repairing or replacing luxury or high-end assets, including, but not limited to, works of art, high-end finishings or furnishings, jewellery, high-end electronics and appliances, gaming computers and designer clothing. (c) Erosion: In general, damage caused by erosion is not eligible because most erosion is an expected, ongoing and continuous process subject to recurrence. However, damage caused by erosion may be eligible if (i) the erosion results in substantial worsening of conditions; (ii) the erosion poses a threat to life, safety or critical functions; and (iii) restoration or stabilization is the most effective solution. Under these circumstances, appropriate assessments should be conducted to determine whether restoration or stabilization is the most effective solution or whether other mitigative actions should be considered due to the continued risks of erosion. SCHEDULE C (Section 16) DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS PROVIDED BY ORGANIZATIONS Disaster assistance payable 1.  Disaster assistance may be paid to a non-profit organization, charity or other community organization for an expense incurred to provide relief services and supports to individuals or organizations affected by a disaster in accordance with this Schedule. 2.  Only an expense that is incremental to expenses regularly incurred by the organization is eligible and provision of the services and supports must be within the organization's mandate. Mental health and psychosocial supports 3.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to deliver mental health and psychosocial services to individuals affected by the disaster. Supports delivered through normal health infrastructure and resources are not eligible; however, capacity-related expenses may be eligible when incurred because of a surge in volume due to the impacts of the disaster or if a program or service is designed specifically to deliver services to individuals affected by the disaster. 4.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for critical incident stress management, virtual or in-person counselling services, psychological first aid, community support groups, increased services for mental health or crisis phone lines, peer support, street outreach and emotional and spiritual services. Financial counselling 5.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to deliver financial counselling services intended to help individuals and organizations affected by the disaster. To be eligible for disaster assistance, counselling must be intended to assist an individual or organization in navigating the complexities of post-disaster recovery and making informed decisions about how they will approach recovery with the goal of reducing long-term negative financial impacts, such as incurring too much disaster-related debt. 6.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to establish a financial counselling centre, provide mobile or virtual financial counselling services, provide vouchers, deliver training, one-on-one and group financial counselling and door-to-door outreach. Reducing barriers and improving access 7.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to reduce barriers for individuals and organizations seeking to access disaster relief services and supports and improve access so that individuals who are eligible for assistance are able to receive it. 8.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to increase services and supports in remote and rural communities, extend child care hours or offer child care at disaster assistance centres or community meetings, provide interpretation or translation services, community recovery navigators, pathfinders or case workers to help individuals or organizations who need support navigating disaster financial assistance programs and provide dedicated transportation services. Targeted and temporary supports and service increases 9.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for an activity intentionally designed, developed and delivered to provide additional resources and opportunities to populations who are more likely to experience disproportionately negative recovery outcomes. 10.  Disaster assistance may be paid only for expenses of this type if records demonstrate that the eligible activities are provided to individuals affected by the disaster and targeted to low-income individuals, households or populations who are more likely to experience disproportionately negative recovery outcomes. 11.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to provide vouchers for low-income households to meet essential needs and tax deferral or fee waivers for low-income households. 12.  Expenses for payments for loss of income and revenue are not eligible; however, the costs of waived fees may be eligible if such actions are taken to reduce impacts on populations who are more likely to experience disproportionately negative recovery outcomes. Transition planning for disaster-related services 13.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for an activity that is required to prepare for the end of enhanced disaster relief services and provide referrals for individuals who may require long-term assistance. 14.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for client outreach and referrals to other service providers. SCHEDULE D (Sections 21 and 23) DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND WATERSHED DISTRICTS PART 1 ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTER RESPONSE Disaster assistance payable 1.  Disaster assistance may be paid to a local authority for expenses incurred in response to a disaster in accordance with this Part. 2.  Disaster assistance may be paid, in accordance with this Part, to a watershed district for expenses incurred in response to a disaster that are connected with the watershed district's mandate and ordinary activities. Pre-impact preparations 3.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred in advance of the disaster to reduce the impact of the disaster. 4.  Such an expense is eligible only if it is incurred in response to a warning or forecast of the impending disaster from the Government of Manitoba or the Government of Canada. 5.  Examples of expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for sandbagging, temporarily relocating at-risk assets, deploying sprinklers and establishing fire breaks. 6.  An expense for regular seasonal preparedness or maintenance is not eligible. Protection of life safety 7.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to protect the lives of individuals under imminent threat from or affected by the disaster. 8.

 Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses for search and rescue, evacuations or sheltering-in-place, wellness checks and water or air quality testing required as a result of the disaster to determine if there is a risk to individuals. Emergency supports and services to impacted individuals 9.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to provide immediate relief to individuals affected by the disaster. The purpose of this type of disaster assistance is to provide expedited emergency services and supports broadly to affected individuals to ensure that their essential needs are met, further distress is relieved and personal situations will not continue to deteriorate. 10.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for (a) providing emergency shelter or housing; (b) providing food, clothing, medical supplies and basic necessities; (c) transporting individuals and the goods and supplies required to meet essential needs; (d) registration and inquiry services; and (e) warming, cooling or clean air centres. 11.  In item 10, "emergency shelter or housing" means measures taken to meet the shelter needs of individuals who have been evacuated from their homes due to the disaster for the duration of any evacuation alert or order. This may include, but is not limited to, establishing reception centres, vouchers for stays in hotels or short-term rentals and repurposing space in unused dorms or campuses. Emergency medical assistance 12.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to provide disaster-related medical assistance and care required by individuals affected by the disaster and the subsequent management of disaster-related patient casualties, including fatality management. Medical services delivered through normal health infrastructure and resources are not eligible; however, capacity-related expenses may be eligible when incurred because of a surge in volume due to the impacts of the disaster. 13.  Expenses related to a surge in volume due to the impacts of the disaster under item 12 may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for site triage, emergency medical assistance and patient stabilization, medical evacuation and transportation, surge requirements for staffing and facilities and disaster-related fatality management. Protection of livestock and domestic animals 14.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to protect livestock and other domestic animals, including pets, that are under imminent threat from or affected by the disaster. 15.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for transportation, feeding, temporary shelter and temporary care. Disaster containment and incident stabilization 16.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to contain the disaster, limit further damage and impact and stabilize the situation. 17.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for constructing temporary berms, containment areas or other temporary protective structures, structural firefighting, short-term security or fencing, temporary law enforcement measures, emergency demolitions and shoring up structures. 18.  An expense for wildland firefighting is eligible only for a wildland fire that (a) poses an imminent threat to community or essential public infrastructure, including, but not limited to, single-access routes to remote communities, bridges or rural airports; and (b) results in a direct disaster impact to the community, including, but not limited to, damage to property, evacuation or loss of essential services. Clearing and re-establishing safe access routes 19.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to rapidly clear and re-establish safe access for the purpose of enabling the movement of first responders, response equipment and essential goods and services in the disaster-affected area. 20.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to clear public roads and other transportation corridors such as navigable waterways of disaster-related debris, including downed trees, power lines and general debris, and other types of disaster accumulations such as snow, sediment and standing flood waters to re-establish safe access and egress. Temporary operation of essential infrastructure 21.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for the temporary operation of essential infrastructure, including an urgent activity required to restore temporary access to and egress from essential public infrastructure and to enable it to safely operate, or to establish a temporary essential service to provide an acceptable level of functionality to support response and immediate recovery. 22.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to create temporary access routes, lay temporary water lines and deploy temporary waste containers and temporary hygiene and sanitation facilities. Volunteer coordination and deployment 23.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for deploying, managing, supporting and coordinating volunteers. 24.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to establish and administer volunteer registration centres, pay stipends and travel expenses for volunteers and reimburse volunteer organizations for materials or equipment used to deliver disaster-related response activities and services and deployment expenses. Initial damage and impact assessments 25.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for an initial damage and impact assessment activity conducted during the response to understand the initial scope and impact of the disaster and provide early estimates for loss and damage to inform the need for continuing response activities, emergency support services and government relief and recovery assistance programs. 26.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for windshield assessments or surveys, rapid damage assessments, surveillance flights and satellite or aerial imagery. Response coordination 27.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to establish situational awareness and deploy and coordinate the resources needed to respond to the disaster . 28.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to activate and operate incident command posts, emergency operations centres and emergency coordination centres. Ineligible expenses 29.  In addition to the expenses that are not eligible as set out in section 13 of this regulation, expenses for the following are not eligible: (a) Routine emergency response and preparedness activities: A local authority is expected to prepare for emergencies and hazards as part of routine operations within its responsibilities. This includes activities conducted in advance of natural hazard seasons, including, but not limited to, prescribed burns, water level or snowpack monitoring, snow or street clearing and storm drain clearing. Such activities are eligible only when they are pre-impact preparations for the disaster. The local authority is expected to have the ability to respond to routine emergencies. (b) Salaries and wages for permanent employees. Only overtime costs are eligible. (c) General wildland firefighting. General wildland firefighting costs. PART 2 ASSISTANCE FOR RESTORING INFRASTRUCTURE Disaster assistance payable 30.  Disaster assistance may be paid to a local authority for expenses incurred for repair, restoration and recovery activities in accordance with this Part. 31.  Disaster assistance may be paid, in accordance with this Part, to a watershed district for expenses incurred for repair, restoration and recovery activities that are connected with the watershed district's mandate and ordinary activities. Damage assessments and repair appraisals 32.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to understand the extent of damage to each site and determine repair or restoration needs. 33.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for damage assessments, repair appraisals, resiliency assessments and post-disaster repair inspections. Debris removal and disaster waste management 34.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to remove and safely dispose of disaster debris and hazardous waste from public spaces and infrastructure. 35.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to (a) clear debris, wreckage and major silting caused by the disaster from waterways where the blockage poses a safety hazard or has the potential to substantially increase disaster risks to communities; and (b) remove and safely dispose of disaster debris and waste necessary to access, safely occupy and restore the essential function of a public space or public infrastructure. 36.  Expenses may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for debris transportation and disposal, operations to remove and safely dispose of hazardous waste and contracts or service increases for waste management to handle additional volume and dredging. Claim administration and case management 37.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for a claim administration or case management expense that is a direct result of delivering disaster financial assistance for the disaster. 38.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to prepare disaster assistance claim submissions such as payment requests, financial and non-financial reports and assurance activities required for final submissions. Recovery coordination, including contracting, communications, monitoring and evaluating 39.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for the centralized coordination of recovery activities for the disaster, including, but not limited to, expenses for contract and project management for recovery resources, communications and coordination and monitoring and reporting on recovery activities. Repair of damage caused by local authorities 40.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to repair damage to private property caused by the local authority or its agents during response or recovery activities. 41.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to repair fences cut to give first responders access to a site and repair landscaping damaged to create a fire break. Repair or replacement of local authority equipment 42.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to repair or replace a local authority's equipment or assets, up to the lesser of (a) the cost to restore the functionality and operational capacity of the equipment or assets, including to the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards; or (b) the cost to replace the equipment or assets. Repair or restoration of public spaces and infrastructure 43.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to repair or restore a public space or public infrastructure to restore it to its essential function. The expenses must be incurred in respect of public assets that are actively maintained and managed for public benefit. 44.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to restore operational capacity, access and protective benefits and expenses related to and required for the repairs and reconstruction, including environmental assessments, engineering assessments, archaeological monitoring, inspections and decommissioning sites. 45.  Disaster assistance for these expenses may be paid up to the lesser of (a) the cost to restore the functionality and operational capacity of the public space or public infrastructure, including to the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards; or (b) the cost to replace the public space or public infrastructure. 46.  Disaster assistance may be paid for the expense of replacing a public space or public infrastructure with another type of asset that offers comparable functionality. 47.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense that, based on disaster resilient guidelines, increases or enhances the disaster resilience of a public space or public infrastructure beyond the applicable federal, provincial and local codes, by-laws and required standards. Such an expense is eligible only if the claimant has obtained, before the expense is incurred, written approval for the expense from the Emergency Management Organization. 48.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to relocate a public space or public infrastructure if the Emergency Management Organization determines it is a cost-effective solution to reduce the high risk over the life cycle of the asset. 49.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to repair or replace existing protective infrastructure (built or natural), if it is in place to protect a community or an essential public asset such as a bridge or water treatment plant from the impacts of the disaster. 50.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to repair or replace engineered riverbank or shoreline stabilization infrastructure or armouring, conveyance channels, culverts, bioswales or stormwater retention ponds, engineered breakwaters, revetments, groynes, sills or river training works, permanent fire breaks and permanent or engineered debris and landslide control structures. 51.  In order to be eligible for disaster assistance, protective infrastructure being replaced with another type of asset as described in items 49 and 50 must offer a comparable or greater level of protection from the natural hazard. 52.  Expenses incurred to repair or replace natural infrastructure are eligible for disaster assistance only if the natural infrastructure is primarily and intentionally used to protect a community from disaster risk (for example, as part of a flood or fire management plan) and the natural infrastructure must be actively managed or maintained for the protective benefit. Ineligible expenses 53.  In addition to the expenses that are not eligible as set out in section 13 of this regulation, expenses for the following are not eligible: (a) Decorative landscaping: Decorative landscaping that is not essential to the function of an asset. (b) Regular maintenance and proper asset management. (c) Wilderness or public spaces that are not actively managed or maintained. (d) Erosion: In general, damage caused by erosion is not eligible because most erosion is an expected, ongoing and continuous process subject to recurrence. However, damage caused by erosion may be eligible if (i) the erosion results in substantial worsening of conditions; (ii) the erosion poses a threat to life, safety or critical functions; and (iii) restoration or stabilization is the most effective solution. Under these circumstances, appropriate assessments should be conducted to determine whether restoration or stabilization is the most effective solution or whether other mitigative actions should be considered due to the continued risks of erosion. PART 3 ASSISTANCE FOR PROVIDING RELIEF AND RECOVERY SUPPORTS Disaster assistance payable 54.  Disaster assistance may be paid to a local authority for expenses incurred to provide relief and recovery supports in accordance with this Part. Mental health and psychosocial supports 55.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to deliver mental health and psychosocial services to individuals affected by the disaster. Supports delivered through normal health infrastructure and resources are not eligible; however, capacity-related expenses may be eligible when incurred because of a surge in volume due to the impacts of the disaster or if a program or service is designed specifically to deliver services to individuals affected by the disaster. 56.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for critical incident stress management, virtual or in-person counselling services, psychological first aid, community support groups, increased services for mental health or crisis phone lines, peer support, street outreach and emotional and spiritual services. Financial counselling 57.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to deliver financial counselling services intended to help individuals and organizations affected by the disaster. To be eligible for disaster assistance, counselling must be intended to assist an individual or organization in navigating the complexities of post-disaster recovery and making informed decisions about how they will approach recovery with the goal of reducing long-term negative financial impacts, such as incurring too much disaster-related debt. 58.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to establish a financial counselling centre, provide mobile or virtual financial counselling services, provide vouchers, deliver training, one-on-one and group financial counselling and door-to-door outreach. Reducing barriers and improving access 59.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred to reduce barriers for individuals and organizations seeking to access disaster relief services and supports and improve access so that individuals who are eligible for assistance are able to receive it. 60.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to increase services and supports in remote and rural communities, extend child care hours or offer child care at disaster assistance centres or community meetings, provide interpretation or translation services, community recovery navigators, pathfinders or case workers to help individuals or organizations who need support navigating disaster financial assistance programs and provide dedicated transportation services. Targeted and temporary supports and service increases 61.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for an activity intentionally designed, developed and delivered to provide additional resources and opportunities to populations who are more likely to experience disproportionately negative recovery outcomes. 62.  Disaster assistance may be paid only for expenses of this type if records demonstrate that the eligible activities are provided to individuals affected by the disaster and targeted to low-income individuals, households or populations who are more likely to experience disproportionately negative recovery outcomes. 63.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to provide vouchers for low-income households to meet essential needs and tax deferral or fee waivers for low-income households. 64.  Expenses for payments for loss of income and revenue are not eligible; however, the costs of waived fees may be eligible if such actions are taken to reduce impacts on populations who are more likely to experience disproportionately negative recovery outcomes. Transition planning for disaster-related services 65.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for an activity that is required to prepare for the end of enhanced disaster relief services and provide referrals for individuals who may require long-term assistance. 66.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for client outreach and referrals to other service providers. Temporary housing for longer-term displacement 67.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred for temporary housing for individuals who are displaced from their homes due to the impact of the disaster for an extended period of time while their homes are being repaired or reconstructed. 68.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred to provide temporary trailers to meet housing needs, rent supports, hotel or other short-term rentals and expanded services to support unhoused or precariously housed populations. Community recovery and resilience planning 69.  Disaster assistance may be paid for an expense incurred in order to (a) assess the impacts of the disaster; (b) develop community recovery and resilience strategies and plans; (c) adapt pre-disaster recovery plans to the specific context of the disaster; (d) develop a data strategy to monitor progress toward recovery; and (e) effectively engage with and enable community participation in recovery, including engagement with Indigenous People. 70.  Expenses of this type may include, but are not limited to, expenses incurred for surveys, developing plans, developing a data strategy for monitoring outcomes, disaster impact assessments, post-disaster needs assessments, asset mapping, economic impact studies, open houses or town hall sessions, citizen advisory committees and reducing barriers to enable community involvement in recovery planning, including through stipends, child care and renting accessible spaces for community meetings. Post-disaster lessons-learned reports 71. Assistance may be paid for the expense of developing of post-disaster lessons-learned or after-action reports if the final reports are made publicly available. Ineligible expenses 72.  In addition to the expenses that are not eligible as set out in section 13 of this regulation, expenses for the following are not eligible: (a)   Regular operations and pre-disaster grants: Regular operational costs and grants or funding levels that existed prior to the disaster. (b) Commissions of inquiry: Commissions of inquiry and other types of inquiries required for legal or regulatory reasons. (c) Internal reports: Internal-facing lessons-learned reports, after-actions reports and post-disaster evaluations.