The extreme weather has left hundreds of people homeless while at least seven people are believed to have been killed
People affected by flooding from Storm Babet could be eligible for a £500 cash grant, council tax relief or funding towards repairs and flood protection, the Government has said. .
Small and medium-sized businesses in affected areas are eligible for up to £2,500 from the Business Recovery Grant while flood-hit property owners can apply for up to £5,000 to better protect their homes. Mr Gove said: “The support I am announcing today will give those impacted by these terrible floods a helping hand so they can get back on their feet and recover from Storm Babet.
Ms Coffey said: “My sympathies are with everyone who has experienced the devastating effects of flooding. I would like to thank our Environment Agency teams and first responders, with 62,000 properties already protected thanks to our flood defences. Our Property Flood Resilience Repair Grant Scheme will soon be open to help residents better protect their property in the future, giving some peace of mind as they rebuild and repair.
The Government said it protected nearly 50,000 homes and is putting £5.2 billion into further defences. Ms Coffey told MPs on Tuesday that the storm was harder to predict because it came from the east instead of from the Atlantic, as is more usual.
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