NSW Hunter region declared natural disaster zone from flooding
Seven local government areas received the declaration, including Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Singleton, Cessnock and Upper Hunter
The Central Coast and the Mid North Coast LGAs have also been declare disaster zones, including Dungog, Kempsey, Mid Coast, Bellingen, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Port Macquarie,
Support has been made available under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Assistance measures that may be provided to communities include:
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said the NSW government was activating a range of basic support to assist flood impacted communities and councils
"We know this is a challenging time for people in many parts of NSW, and we are rolling out these support measures so communities can begin the clean-up and recovery process as soon as possible," Ms Saffin.
"We are still in the response phase but the NSW Reconstruction Authority is working closely with the State Emergency Service and partner agencies to ensure a smooth transition to recovery and the delivery of targeted support for our affected communities."
Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the floods were "having a huge impact on communities across the Hunter".
"From emergency accommodation, to support for small businesses and councils to repair damages - we're ensuring support is available during this event and as communities turn their focus to recovery," Ms McBain said.
More information on disaster assistance can be found at nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery and disasterassist.gov.au.
The entire NSW Hunter region has been declared a nature disaster zone by the state and federal governments, unlocking rapid assistance for those affected.
Seven local government areas received the declaration, including Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Singleton, Cessnock and Upper Hunter
The Central Coast and the Mid North Coast LGAs have also been declare disaster zones, including Dungog, Kempsey, Mid Coast, Bellingen, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Port Macquarie,
Support has been made available under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Assistance measures that may be provided to communities include:
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said the NSW government was activating a range of basic support to assist flood impacted communities and councils
"We know this is a challenging time for people in many parts of NSW, and we are rolling out these support measures so communities can begin the clean-up and recovery process as soon as possible," Ms Saffin.
"We are still in the response phase but the NSW Reconstruction Authority is working closely with the State Emergency Service and partner agencies to ensure a smooth transition to recovery and the delivery of targeted support for our affected communities."
Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the floods were "having a huge impact on communities across the Hunter".
"From emergency accommodation, to support for small businesses and councils to repair damages - we're ensuring support is available during this event and as communities turn their focus to recovery," Ms McBain said.
More information on disaster assistance can be found at nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery and disasterassist.gov.au.
The entire NSW Hunter region has been declared a nature disaster zone by the state and federal governments, unlocking rapid assistance for those affected.
Seven local government areas received the declaration, including Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Singleton, Cessnock and Upper Hunter
The Central Coast and the Mid North Coast LGAs have also been declare disaster zones, including Dungog, Kempsey, Mid Coast, Bellingen, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Port Macquarie,
Support has been made available under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Assistance measures that may be provided to communities include:
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said the NSW government was activating a range of basic support to assist flood impacted communities and councils
"We know this is a challenging time for people in many parts of NSW, and we are rolling out these support measures so communities can begin the clean-up and recovery process as soon as possible," Ms Saffin.
"We are still in the response phase but the NSW Reconstruction Authority is working closely with the State Emergency Service and partner agencies to ensure a smooth transition to recovery and the delivery of targeted support for our affected communities."
Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the floods were "having a huge impact on communities across the Hunter".
"From emergency accommodation, to support for small businesses and councils to repair damages - we're ensuring support is available during this event and as communities turn their focus to recovery," Ms McBain said.
More information on disaster assistance can be found at nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery and disasterassist.gov.au.
The entire NSW Hunter region has been declared a nature disaster zone by the state and federal governments, unlocking rapid assistance for those affected.
Seven local government areas received the declaration, including Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, Singleton, Cessnock and Upper Hunter
The Central Coast and the Mid North Coast LGAs have also been declare disaster zones, including Dungog, Kempsey, Mid Coast, Bellingen, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Port Macquarie,
Support has been made available under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Assistance measures that may be provided to communities include:
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said the NSW government was activating a range of basic support to assist flood impacted communities and councils
"We know this is a challenging time for people in many parts of NSW, and we are rolling out these support measures so communities can begin the clean-up and recovery process as soon as possible," Ms Saffin.
"We are still in the response phase but the NSW Reconstruction Authority is working closely with the State Emergency Service and partner agencies to ensure a smooth transition to recovery and the delivery of targeted support for our affected communities."
Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the floods were "having a huge impact on communities across the Hunter".
"From emergency accommodation, to support for small businesses and councils to repair damages - we're ensuring support is available during this event and as communities turn their focus to recovery," Ms McBain said.
More information on disaster assistance can be found at nsw.gov.au/emergency/recovery and disasterassist.gov.au.
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