Lismore continues to inspire as NSW Government pledges to maintain flood relief

The floods that swept through Lismore and the Northern Rivers were the costliest natural disaster in Australian history, with the SES receiving more than 32,000 requests for assistance.

With more than 10,000 properties damaged by the floods, around 1,000 residents are still in temporary accommodation.

Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib wished to visit the area to personally assure those affected by the catastrophic floods that their recovery and ongoing reconstruction will remain a priority for the new government.

Alongside MP for Lismore Janelle Saffin, Mr Dibs’ first stop will be to visit HUB 2484 Murwillumbah, a grassroots community group still helping those affected by flooding in the Murwillumbah and Tweed Valley areas. He will then meet members of Murwillumbah SES and RFS.

The Minister will also visit relief workers in Kyogle, Lismore and Yamba to personally thank them for their efforts over the past 15 months, both during the floods and the long recovery since.

Much-needed help will continue to be provided to residents of the Rivers North and a wide range of support remains available for those affected by the floods, including the Return Home Grant and Rent Support Payment, Grants disaster relief (DRG), storms and floods. Recovery Small Business Grant as well as the Recovery Support Services (RSS) program.

Residents and business owners concerned are encouraged to contact Service NSW on 13 77 88, visit their nearest NSW Service Center or complete the Disaster Assistance Seeker on the Service NSW website for personalized advice and assistance.

Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib said:

Came here a week after the floods and have visited the area several times since. I gave my word that I would return, so it is important for me to be here again as a minister.

I am inspired by the strength of the people in and around the Lismore area who, after experiencing the worst flooding in our modern history, continue to help their community continue their recovery.

The people of the Rivers North will not be forgotten by the NSW Government and we will do all we can to help this beautiful region recover, build back better and develop plans to prevent similar disasters. do not reproduce.

Lismore MP Janelle Saffin said:

Our recovery and rebuilding still have a long way to go and it is important to know that the people of the rivers of the North are a priority for the new government of New South Wales. »

The community effort has been phenomenal from day one, and now we need a phenomenal effort from the new government to accelerate the pace of disaster preparedness, reconstruction and economic recovery in our region.