In the past few years, serious flooding problems have become more and more common. Now, after the impact of several storms, it's clear that for many, many people around the UK, the impact of it has become a huge concern.
When serious flooding occurs, the Government enacts an emergency scheme to help communities get back on their feet. Your local authority can apply to have 100% of the eligible costs they incur, above a threshold, reimbursed by the Government.
This covers many costs, but ones largely related to the initial emergency, like temporary accommodation and staff overtime. The government has also announced that people affected by 'serious' flooding will be able to receive up to £5,000 to help protect them from future.
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