Number of homes and businesses hit by flooding in Suffolk rises to 750
Suffolk County Council has issued an update on its efforts to assess the damage from Storms Babet and Ciaran
Suffolk County Council say they've now had 750 reports of homes and businesses being damaged from flooding last month and earlier this month.
Work's continuing to assess the impact of storms Babet and Ciaran across the county, with local authorities working to make financial support to those affected available as soon as possible.
Councillor Matthew Hicks, Suffolk County Council’s leader, said:
“We are committed to ensuring this vital financial support finds its way into the hands of those who need it.
"I encourage those who have not yet submitted a report via the reporting tool to do so as soon as possible.”
Homes and businesses hit by the impact of Storm Babet last month are eligible for:
• A grant (£500 for homes and £2,500 for businesses) for initial recovery costs.
• A 100% discount to council tax / business rates for a minimum of 3 months.
• A £5,000 grant to help make homes and businesses more resilient to future flooding.
Suffolk County Council says the discounts and payments will start this month - as it works in collaboration with the district councils to roll out support.
If you property was flooded, you can report the damage on this website.