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Government to give Storm Babet victims £500 cash grants; Flood-stricken property owners can also apply for up to £5,000 to better protect their properties.

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Byline: By, Aaron Morris

People who have been affected by the flooding of Storm Babet may be eligible for a £500 cash grant from the Government, as well as funding towards repairs and future flood protection.

Torrential downpours and strong winds last week left hundreds homeless, with the storm believed to have claimed seven lives.

Communities Secretary Michael Gove and Environment Secretary Therese Coffey say that the money will be available to those who have experienced 'exceptional localised flooding'. Households can apply for up to £500, while homes and businesses are also eligible for a complete council tax and business rate relief lasting three months, according to ministers.

Small and medium-sized businesses in affected areas will be able to claim up to £2,500 from the Business Recovery Grant, while flood-stricken property owners can apply for up to £5,000 to better protect their properties. Mr Gove said: "The support I am announcing today will give those impacted by these terrible floods a helping hand so they can get back on their feet and recover from Storm Babet.

"I will continue to work closely with our partners across Government and councils to make sure we are doing all we can to support businesses and families who have had to face such challenging and upsetting circumstances."

The money will be available through local councils, provided by the Flood Recovery Framework -which has only been used twice since its inception in 2017. Ms Coffey added: "My sympathies are with everyone who has experienced the devastating effects of flooding.

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