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06/08/2014
DOE Issues £1,000 Flood Relief Payments
The Department of the Environment has announced a £1,000 payment for households affected by flooding, following recent torrential downpours.
All 26 councils in Northern Ireland have been issued with notices by the DOE explaining the scheme. Individual householders will be eligible for a £1,000 payment as an offer of "practical assistance to those who have suffered severe inconvenience, to ensure homes are made habitable as quickly as possible."
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "If you feel that you may be entitled to the payment, contact your council as soon as possible and they will arrange for an urgent inspection of your property. If the council decides that your claim is eligible, you will receive your payment within a matter of days.
"In addition, your council can also offer a range of practical help and guidance, including collection, retention and disposal of damaged household contents, assistance with arrangements to clean up your home and garden, and also by providing de-humidifiers to dry out affected homes."
(IT/JP)
All 26 councils in Northern Ireland have been issued with notices by the DOE explaining the scheme. Individual householders will be eligible for a £1,000 payment as an offer of "practical assistance to those who have suffered severe inconvenience, to ensure homes are made habitable as quickly as possible."
Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said: "If you feel that you may be entitled to the payment, contact your council as soon as possible and they will arrange for an urgent inspection of your property. If the council decides that your claim is eligible, you will receive your payment within a matter of days.
"In addition, your council can also offer a range of practical help and guidance, including collection, retention and disposal of damaged household contents, assistance with arrangements to clean up your home and garden, and also by providing de-humidifiers to dry out affected homes."
(IT/JP)
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