A Recovery Assistance Point (RAP) will open in Gunnedah this week to support communities following the recent severe weather.
The Gunnedah RAP will open from Thursday to Saturday offering face to face support to impacted residents, businesses and primary producers including:
– help with replacing ID and personal documents such as birth and marriage certificates, Medicare card, vehicle and vessel registrations and licences, and citizenship documents;
– legal assistance;
– insurance support and guidance on claims, policy coverage, and clean-up, and
– mental health support as recovering from a natural disaster can take a toll on mental and physical health.
Recovery Assistance Point location:
Gunnedah, Salvation Army Hall, 30 Tempest Street, Gunnedah
Thursday, August 14, 2pm – 6pm; Friday, August 15, 11am – 4:30pm; Saturday, August 16, 10am – 2pm.
RA staff remain on the ground with the SES assessing impacts caused by severe weather in locations like Gunnedah, Narrabri, Tamworth, Uralla and Walcha as recovery operations ramp up.
Information about recovery support is updated daily at nsw.gov.au/stormrecoveryupdates
NSW Minister for Recovery and Small Business Janelle Saffin said: “People are doing it tough in the New England, but I want them to know that the Government is here every step of the way through recovery.
“That’s what Recovery Assistance Points are here for, so communities can access the support and services they need to start getting back on their feet.
“We are also working closely with and support Councils too to repair the infrastructure communities need to stay connected to services and each other.”
NSW Reconstruction Authority CEO Mal Lanyon said: “We’re standing up the Gunnedah Recovery Assistance Point to ensure communities have access to the support they need.
“This is a coordinated effort across local, state and federal agencies, working together to provide a one stop shop for people and businesses impacted by recent severe weather.”
