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After a flood event it can be daunting knowing what financial assistance is available and where and how to access it.
To make it easier for residents, Kempsey Shire Council has compiled a list of the relevant funding available to residents impacted by the March 2022 floods.
Flood Recovery Grants and Information
(External link)
- NSW Government media release 'New Back Home Grants for flood-damaged properties'
Read more here
- A list of the disaster payments, grants and financial assistance available for people living in areas affected by severe storms and floods in NSW. Read more here
- Disaster recovery assistance is available to businesses in eligible NSW local government areas that have been impacted by storms and floods. Read more here
- Grants for people affected by the NSW 2022 floods via the Redcross. Read more here
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After a successful year helping residents impacted by bushfires and flooding, the Macleay Valley Recovery Hub will close its doors on Friday 4 June.
Council will still provide updates at ksc.pub/recovery and through the Recovery e-newsletter.
Our Customer Service team are available to refer residents to the relevant service providers and can be contacted on 6566 3200.
Read more about the closure of the Recovery Hub
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It feels like only yesterday, but Council’s Recovery Hub is about to mark a year of operation, which will coincide with closing the doors.
The Recovery Hub, located on Elbow Street in West Kempsey, was always intended as a short-term operation to bring all of the relevant agencies and Council staff together under one roof to offer a one-stop-shop for community members recovering from the bushfires and then the floods
Read Kempsey Shire Council Mayor Liz Campbell's full statement.
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Kempsey Shire Council has partnered with the NSW State Government to support our community to manage the waste impact of the floods.
Primary producers are advised to take advantage of the current offer to drop their silage plastic off for free at the Kempsey Waste Management Centre. This service will be available at no cost until 4pm Tuesday 4 May.
Producers who are having difficulty transporting waste to the Kempsey Waste Management Centre are invited to call Customer Service at 02 6566 3200 to express interest in organising a one-time-only pick up directly from their farm.
These one-time-only pick ups will occur the week commencing 10 May 2021. It is expected for producers to be present at the time of pick up.
The window for expressions of interest will close at 4.30pm Friday 7 May.
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Were you affected by the 2021 NSW Floods?
Financial Rights provides free and independent legal advice and financial counselling to consumers about insurance, credit and debt issues.
Learn more here
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A few tips have been provided by the Financial Rights Legal Centre to guide you through the process of filing flood and storm insurance claims.
Find the full list here
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Did the flood impact you? Need help with recovery?
Kempsey Shire Council’s Recovery team are hosting community meetings across our shire, so that you can meet with us to talk about how the floods impacted you and your community.
These meetings are part of our Recovery Outreach program designed to provide additional support to those who are unable to attend our Recovery Hub in person.
We will provide updates on the recovery process and answer your questions about waste, support and recovery.
You can also speak directly with relevant government agencies and charities about what flood recovery assistance is available to you.
Recovery Outreach community meetings
Monday, 3 May
10.00am – 11.30am: Belmore River Hall
1.30pm – 3.00pm: Crescent Head Hall
Tuesday, 4 May
10.00am – 11.30am: Stuarts Point Hall
1.30pm – 3.00pm: Kundabung Hall
Wednesday, 5 May
10.00am – 11.30am: Bellbrook Hall
1.30pm – 3.00pm: Willawarrin Hall
Friday, 7 May
10.00am – 11.30am: Wittitrin Fire Shed
1.30pm – 2.30pm: Dondingalong Fire Shed