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Canadian Disaster Database

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Event CategoryDisaster
Event GroupNatural
Event SubgroupMeteorological - Hydrological
Event TypeHurricane / Typhoon / Tropical Storm
PlaceNewfoundland and Labrador
Event Start DateSeptember 21, 2010
Event End DateSeptember 21, 2010
CommentsNewfoundland and Labrador, September 21, 2010. Hurricane Igor hit Newfoundland and Labrador at 12:30 NDT, causing extensive damages. At the height of the hurricane, wind speeds in some areas were in excess of 170 km/h with rainfall reaching nearly 240 mm in some parts of the province. Approximately 150 communities were isolated due to washouts and road closures, and 30 communities had declared states of emergency. Over 30,000 calls were made to the Emergency Operations Centre and over 100 families (300 individuals) were displaced. An 80-year-old man died when he was swept into the ocean during the storm. The Canadian Forces deployed 1000 troops to assist in the wake of the disaster. Canada Revenue Agency also provided tax relief measures to taxpayers affected by Hurricane Igor in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Fatalities1
Injured / Infected0
Evacuated300
Estimated Total Cost$85,507,690
Federal DFAA Payments$85,507,690
Provincial DFAA PaymentsUnknown
Provincial Department PaymentsUnknown
Municipal CostsUnknown
OGD CostsUnknown
Insurance PaymentsUnknown
NGO PaymentsUnknown
Utility - People Affected0
Magnitude0.0