Stormont's Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced £1million of funding to help those impacted by Storm Éowyn and pledged his full support for communities and individuals affected by the aftermath of the storm. The funding will provide support for community assistance centres, emergency supplies of hot meals, transport to and from centres and other services, and washing facilities.
Stormont's Communities Minister has announced £1million of funding to help those impacted by Storm Éowyn and pledged his full support for communities and individuals affected by the aftermath of the storm.
Northern Ireland Electricity has said another 10,000 properties will hopefully have their power reconnected by 5pm on Tuesday. Specialist engineers arrived from England over the weekend to help restore power, but NIE has warned that could be February 3 before all properties are reconnected.
“The widened scheme will provide funding for community assistance centres, emergency supplies of hot meals, transport to and from centres and other services, and washing facilities. The scheme will continue to cover additional costs for staff assisting with the clean-up operation."
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