Federal grants for storm victims

A street light was hit by a downed tree on Malouf Court, Pakenham.

FEDERAL Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent has welcomed the activation of disaster assistance for Victorians affected by storms in the Cardinia Shire.
“The Emergency Re-establishment Grants of up to $32,000 per eligible household would assist those eligible households in Cardinia experiencing financial hardship to recover from the storm’s devastating impacts,” Mr Broadbent said.
“Assistance has been made available under the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA).”
Individuals in the Cardinia Shire area can now access the following emergency grants to relieve personal hardship and distress:
Emergency Relief Assistance Payments, which provides payments of up to $520 per adult and $260 per child (up to a maximum of $1300 per household) is available to help meet immediate needs, including emergency food, shelter, clothing, and personal items.
Emergency Re-establishment Grants provide up to $32,500 per eligible household experiencing financial hardship, who have been flood affected at their primary place of residence. The grants are available for clean-up, emergency accommodation, repairs, rebuilding (a principal place of residence), and replacing some damaged contents.
“The Australian Government stands ready to assist affected Victorian communities, and I am pleased to see this funding announced,” Mr Broadbent said.
Anyone who has been affected by storms and is suffering personal hardship and distress should call the Victorian Emergency Recovery Information Line on 1300 799 232.
Information regarding disaster assistance is available, and eligibility can be found on the Victorian Emergency website at www.emergency.vic.gov.au/relief or the Australian Government’s Disaster Assist website at www.disasterassist.gov.au