WATCH: First homes receive flood damage grant

The first grants for residents suffering from flood damage have been handed out by Aberdeen city council.

Published 27th Jan 2016

The first grants for residents suffering from flood damage have been handed out by Aberdeen city council.

The funding, which is available to all local authorities in Scotland to administer, provides a ÂŁ1,500 grant to residents who meet the criteria.

Andrea Moonie, of Cults, was forced out of her cottage along with her children on the 30th of December after the River Dee flooded during to Storm Frank.

Our reporter Hope Webb went to visit the home to see the damage.

The ground floor of her home was completely wrecked and insurers have advised it may be 9 to 12 months before she can return to the property.

Our reporter Hope Webb also spoke to Andrea about how she is dealing with the aftermath.