Disaster Aid Expanded to Five Areas After August Storms
The Albanese and Minns Governments have extended disaster assistance to five additional Local Government Areas (LGAs) in response to recent severe weather including heavy rainfall and snow.
The NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration now includes Armidale, Dungog, Port Stephens, Singleton and Upper Hunter, in addition to the previously declared LGAs of Gunnedah, Narrabri, Tamworth, Uralla and Walcha.
Support is being provided under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) to help impacted communities recover and rebuild.
Assistance measures that may be provided include:
More information on disaster assistance can be found at
nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery and
disasterassist.gov.au
“Extending this assistance reflects our understanding of just how deeply these recent storms have affected people’s lives, and our commitment to being there every step of the way as communities recover.”
“Through the jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, we are ensuring that residents, businesses, and local councils impacted by this severe weather can access practical help quickly, when they need it most.”
“Our priority is to stand alongside every affected community, helping them rebuild their homes, restore essential services, and prepare for whatever challenge the future may bring.”
“Many areas across our state were hit hard by this latest severe weather event”.
“The damage is widespread and we’re acting quickly to help communities get back on their feet.”
“The Minns Government has worked closely with the Australian Government to activate support which will meet immediate community needs and support the significant clean-up efforts now underway.”
https://minister.homeaffairs.gov.au/KristyMcBain/Pages/disaster-assistance-extended-to-five-more-areas-following-august-severe-weather.aspx