Natural disaster declared for Dubbo Regional Council and Narromine Shire councils

The Dubbo Regional Council Local Government Area (LGA) and the Narromine Shire LGA are included in the declaration following severe flooding that hit the region in September.

The declaration for the flooding that began on August 4 has also been extended for the Dubbo LGA.

The announcement comes as the region prepares for further rain over the coming days.

The declaration means additional support is now offered to the communities under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Residents whose homes or essential household items were destroyed or damaged, or business owners and primary producers who have suffered direct damage are eligible for the assistance.

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Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders said under the declaration Dubbo Regional Council would also be eligible for assistance to restore essential public assets, such as local roads.

"I am urging any local homeowner, business owner or primary producer that suffered direct damage to investigate what support might be available to them," Mr Saunders said.

Other assistance which may be available under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements include h

For more information visit Natural Disaster Declarations and Service NSW.

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