Flooding payments of £1,000 available to affected householders in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon council area

Householders who have suffered severe inconvenience from flooding can claim £1,000 payment through Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council.

The Emergency Payment Scheme for flooding has been activated by the Department for Communities.

“Householders should contact our Environmental Health Department to arrange an inspection on 0300 0300 900,” a spokesperson for ABC Council said.

"Householders need to report flooding within seven days to be eligible for the scheme.”

Parts of the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough were flooded during heavy rain. Picture: Tony Hendronplaceholder image
Parts of the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon borough were flooded during heavy rain. Picture: Tony Hendron

To report flooding, householders are asked to contact the Flood Incident Line on 0300 2000 100 or the council’s Environmental Health Department on 0300 0300 900 or email [email protected].

More advice on preparing for flooding and what to do after flooding is available at https://orlo.uk/jTNmp

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