Payments available for storm damage, but compensation still needed for outages, floods

Nationals Member for Euroa Annabelle Cleeland is encouraging those impacted by recent storms to apply for newly announced emergency relief payments.

Payments of $640 per adult and $320 per child, up to a maximum of $2240 per family, are now available for eligible community members whose homes were damaged by the storms in Victoria.

You will not be eligible for this payment if you have experienced, or are experiencing a power outage, but:

• your home has not been damaged by the storm, or
• you were not in an evacuation warning area.

Ms Cleeland said while the scope of the payments was limited, she was continuing to push for increased compensation for those impacted by the frequent power outages, as well as increased flood recovery payments.

“While these payments will be of great assistance to some, there are still too many people doing it tough due to the regular power outages across our region,” Ms Cleeland said.

“Too many people are stuck with outrageous bills, damaged equipment, and loss of significant business due to the outages.

“On top of that, there are several residents, farmers, and businesses all still feeling the impact of floods in our region too.

“I have raised these issues in Parliament and will continue to push to make sure our community gets the support they need, and deserve, to rebuild.”

If you think you may be eligible for a relief payment, please call the Emergency Recovery Hotline on 1800 560 760