The provincial government is making an effort to help communities in the Kenora and Rainy River Districts affected by recent flooding.
Atikokan and Ignace were among the communities declared disaster areas.
Ian Smith of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs says a committee will be set up with representatives from each affected community.
He adds a head office will soon open in Fort Frances and residents will be able to call a 1-800 number next week for help.
Smith adds the province is also waiving the usual disaster relief requirement to fundraise within the community.