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Assistance activated for North Coast

SES providing assistance on a house roof

The Sunshine Coast and Gympie council areas will receive joint State and Federal Government-funded assistance following severe storms and flooding in late February, 2012.

The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements will help the Sunshine Coast Regional Council cover the cost of restoring damaged public infrastructure and its counter disaster operations.

Personal hardship assistance will also be made available in the Sunshine Coast and Gympie Council areas. Members of the public suffering personal hardship can visit the Department of Communities website or call 1800 173 349.

Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts said heavy rain and flooding in these council areas has caused considerable damage to both public infrastructure and private property in a number of communities.

"The assistance measures that are now activated will help these communities to get back on their feet following this natural disaster".

Mr Roberts praised the efforts of local councils in responding to and cleaning up after this event.

"As the clean-up continues in these communities, this assistance will be of great benefit", Mr Roberts said.

"Both the Commonwealth and Queensland governments are committed to assisting individuals, families and communities affected by disaster events".

Last updated
7 September, 2012

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