Households affected by Storm Henk floods could receive thousands in Government support

Households affected by flooding can now apply for thousands of pounds in compensation from the government. This follows from days of heavy rain which saw a major incident declared across parts of the country.

Throughout last week, Storm Henk brought strong winds and rain which resulted in the ground becoming more saturated and therefore more prone to floods. The Government has announced this afternoon, January 6, that those in eligible areas in England that have experienced 'exceptional localised flooding' will be able to apply for financial support.

The support will be made available through a scheme called the Flood Recovery Framework, which is used in exceptional circumstances to support councils and communities following severe flooding. The measures were announced by the Communities Secretary Michael Gove and Environment Secretary Steve Barclay.

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Almost 50,000 properties have already been protected from the worst impact of Storm Henk due to flood defences, with the assistance of Environment Agency teams and first responders, who have helped managed the risk of flooding.

Those who will be able to apply for help include:

Communities Secretary Michael Gove said:“If you’ve been affected by the recent severe flooding, you do not have to deal with it alone - we are providing financial help so you can recover as quickly as possible.

“We know families and businesses are facing extreme challenges right now and we are doing all we can with our partners across central and local government to ensure communities are supported.”

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay said: “I know how difficult flooding is for those affected and we will do