Event Category | Disaster |
Event Group | Natural |
Event Subgroup | Meteorological - Hydrological |
Event Type | Storm Surge |
Place | Eastern and Northern Coastline of New Brunswick |
Event Start Date | October 29, 2000 |
Event End Date | October 29, 2000 |
Comments | Eastern and Northern Coastline of New Brunswick, October 29, 2000. Extensive damage occurred during a severe storm surge with winds in excess of 130 km/h. Private property, businesses and public infrastructure were damaged along the eastern and northern coast of New Brunswick. The emerging shellfish aquaculture industry (which includes mussels, oysters and clams) was also greatly affected. |
Fatalities | 0 |
Injured / Infected | 0 |
Evacuated | 0 |
Estimated Total Cost | $5,481,000 |
Federal DFAA Payments | $0 |
Provincial DFAA Payments | $0 |
Provincial Department Payments | Unknown |
Municipal Costs | Unknown |
OGD Costs | Unknown |
Insurance Payments | $5,481,000 |
NGO Payments | Unknown |
Utility - People Affected | 0 |
Magnitude | 0.0 |