Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeStorm Surge
PlaceEastern and Northern Coastline of New Brunswick
Event Start DateOctober 29, 2000
Event End DateOctober 29, 2000
CommentsEastern 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.
Fatalities0
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated0
Estimated Total Cost$5,481,000
Federal DFAA Payments$0
Provincial DFAA Payments$0
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance Payments$5,481,000
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0