04/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/25/2024 23:37
Published:26 April 2024
Released by:Minister for Emergency Services
Disaster assistance will be extended to the Armidale, Campbelltown, Lismore, Moree Plains, Northern Beaches and Port Stephens Local Government Areas (LGAs), following heavy rainfall and flooding across NSW from 1 April 2024.
The assistance measures are being provided by the Albanese and Minns Governments through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Support includes:
Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Murray Watt said the extent of the flooding impact is still being assessed.
"This flood event has caused damage across communities, impacting homes, farms, businesses and volunteer groups," Minister Watt said.
"Many Government agencies and community groups are still out on the ground to assess the damage and continue the mammoth clean-up effort.
"I know the Minns Government is continuing to assess the situation and is adapting as we gain a clearer picture of the impact of this disaster, and our Government stands ready to support as needed."
NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said the extension of the Natural Disaster Declaration is part of the NSW Government's ongoing response to the flooding and storm events earlier this month.
"The extension of this disaster declaration unlocks assistance for additional communities in need, as the full extent of the damage becomes known," Minister Dib said.
For information relating to financial assistance, replacing lost documents, location of your nearest recovery centre and more, please contact Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit www.nsw.gov.au/floods
To apply for a concessional loan or primary producer grant, contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 or visit www.raa.nsw.gov.au
Further information on disaster assistance can be found on the Australian Government's Disaster Assist website at www.disasterassist.gov.au