CLEAN-UP efforts continue following severe flooding in the Port Stephens area.
Lake Macquarie City Council offered its support in clearing flood-affected waste in Raymond Terrace this week.
Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson was grateful for the help.
“It is greatly appreciated by our community and Port Stephens Council,” she said.
Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, also visited Port Stephens this week to observe the impact of the floods and discuss natural disaster recovery plans.
She was taken on a tour of the most heavily impacted areas within Port Stephens.
“I heard incredible stories of resilience, generosity and community spirit at a very difficult time,” Ms McBain said.
“Recovery isn’t over in a day and the Australian Government will continue to work collaboratively with our state and local counterparts to provide the support that is needed.
Recovery Assistance Points were set-up at Raymond Terrace this week to provide advice and support for those affected.
Service NSW is also offering a personal hardship assistance payment for those impacted by the natural disaster.
However, some residents have found they are unable to claim the payment as their suburb has not been deemed eligible.
“I understand that several suburbs have not been included in the East Coast Severe Weather Hardship Assistance payment,” Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said.
“I have been – and will continue – pushing for more of our Port Stephens suburbs to be added to the list.”
The Port Stephens Council is continuing to remove rubbish and is offering a kerbside collection for residents with bulky flood-affected waste.
By Cosette DE LORENZO
You can help your local paper.
Make a small once-off, or (if you can) a regular donation.
We are an independent family owned business and our newspapers are free to collect and our news stories are free online.
Help support us into the future.
