Thousands of government funding will be used to support families and small businesses in Rotherham after the Catcliffe flooding.
From the 25th of October, those who have been affected can apply for a grant for up to £500 to help with home damages, and will not have to pay any council tax from the 21 October to May next year.
Alongside this, small businesses will receive up to £2,500 to get them started back up again.
Communities Secretary, Michael Gove MP 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.
“I will continue to work closely with our partners across Government and councils to make sure we are doing all we can to support businesses and families who have had to face such challenging and upsetting circumstances.”
The scheme is called the Flood Recovery Framework, and is only used in emergency situations to support councils and their communities in severe flooding conditions.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council have also been supporting the community by placing temporary barriers in the area, which have saved up to 62,000 properties.
Environment Secretary Thérèse 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.”
For more information about the scheme and eligibility, visit the government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-support-for-flood-hit-areas.
