Chesterfield mum-of-one says she's 'lost everything' in Storm Babet

Jade Bunting's property was damaged by flood water in the Brampton area of the town last Friday

Author: Chris Davis-SmithPublished 26th Oct 2023

A Chesterfield mum-of-one tells us she's 'lost everything' in Storm Babet.

Jade Bunting's had to leave her home on Hipper Street West - and is currently living with her grandad - because of damage caused by flood water.

She doesn't expect to be able to move back in for at least 6 months:

"It's just devastating and catastrophic - I've lost everything.

"I've got no floors left now. I had real wooden floors in the front room before.

"I had a fireplace which is ruined, as well as a chair & a corner piece which's been destroyed with the water.

"I also had a 65-inch-televesion, but that's ruined too.

"I've only just decorated - I've spent thousands in this house getting it all nice.

"I don't have home insurance either, as I didn't ever think I'd need it.

"I'm staying at my grandad's for now, but that can't last forever.

"It looks like it'll be 6-8 months before I'm back in here.

"I couldn't even begin to calculate how much I've lost.

"I'm still in a state-of-shock I think, because I've not been able to break down and cry about it properly.

"I've been constantly checking on my neighbours - the entire situation isn't nice."

The government says people affected by Storm Babet could be eligible for a ÂŁ500 cash grant, council tax relief or funding towards repairs & flood protection.

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