Northern Ireland's infrastructure minister JohnODowdSF is to visit the north west following severe flooding and reports of damage to hundreds of homes
Northern Ireland's infrastructure minister John O'Dowd is to visit the north west on Tuesday following flooding in the region at the weekend.rescued by emergency servicesIt is understood 70mm of rain fell in the space of five hours, overwhelming river banks and drainage systems.
Mr O'Dowd will visit Strabane, Drumahoe, Eglinton and Derry to see the affect on residents and businesses.Some residents in the Ballycolman Estate told BBC Radio Foyle they felt hurt, angry and forgotten about after severe flooding hit the area againIt's an area that has been repeatedly damaged by floods."I am hurt because, not only me, but all of my neighbours is the same as me. Every one of us. Three times in two years and nobody is doing anything about it. That is ridiculous.
The Department for Infrastructure said it was "well prepared for this event" despite coming under fire for how it responded at the weekend. Any home that has been damaged by the flooding can register their property with Derry and Strabane council to avail of the Department for Communities Emergency scheme.
This fund is available to assist householders by providing up to £1,000 to help make their home fit to live in following inspections by council staff.More on this story
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