We know families and businesses are facing extreme challenges right now and we are doing all we can with our partners across central and local government to ensure communities are supported.Įnvironment Secretary Steve Barclay said: If you’ve been affected by the recent severe flooding, you do not have to deal with it alone - we are providing financial help so you can recover as quickly as possible. Environment Agency teams and first responders have been working around the clock to manage the risk of flooding and protect communities by operating flood defences, clearing watercourses and putting up temporary barriers where needed. This support will be made available through a scheme called the Flood Recovery Framework, which is used in exceptional circumstances to support councils and communities following severe flooding. The measures were announced by the Communities Secretary Michael Gove and Environment Secretary Steve Barclay.Ĥ5,000 properties have already been protected from the worst impact of Storm Henk thanks to flood defences put in place through previous government funding and quick Environment Agency action on the ground. Farmers who have suffered uninsurable damage to their land will be able to apply for grants of up to £25,000 through the Farming Recovery Fund towards repair and reinstatement costs for farmers adversely affected by exceptional flooding.Eligible flood-hit property owners, who can apply for up to £5,000 to help make their homes and businesses more resilient to future flooding via the Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant Scheme.Small-to-medium sized businesses in eligible affected areas, who can apply for up to £2,500 from the Business Recovery Grant to help them return quickly to business as usual. Households and businesses significantly affected, who will be eligible for 100% council tax and business rates relief for at least 3 months.Flooded households in eligible affected areas, who can apply for up to £500 cash to help with immediate costs.The financial support announced today (6 January 2024) will be available to eligible areas in England that have experienced exceptional localised flooding. ENGAGE Smartsheet ENGAGE brings together our global customers, experts, and partners to share their experiences, ideas, and best practices.Flood-hit communities impacted by Storm Henk (2 to 12 January) can now apply for thousands of pounds from the government to help them recover.Smartsheet events Your hub for Smartsheet events, webinars, Q&As, and user groups.
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