Are you a primary producer and impacted by the severe weather and flooding?
The NSW and Australian Governments have announced Special Disaster Grants of up to $75,000 to support primary producers in declared Local Government Areas (including Kiama, Shoalhaven, Bega Valley and the Eurobodalla) impacted by floods and severe weather from 22 February onwards.
Click here to visit the Special Disaster Grant page for more information on eligibility and how to apply:
https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/disaster-assistance/storm-and-flood-programs/sdg-february-2022
and BEGA VALLEY
More information HERE
As the flood response continues, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Local Land Services are encouraging flood-affected landholders to keep requesting assistance through the Agricultural and Animal Services Hotline, by calling 1800 814 647 (operating 7 days, 8am to 8pm).
Landholders can request emergency fodder for livestock, animal assessment, veterinary advice and if required, euthanasia and burial.
To provide landholders with more options to lodge a request for assistance, a dedicated email has been created for the hotline. Landholders that cannot call the hotline, can email via aasfa@emergency.dpi.nsw.gov.au
When requesting assistance via email, please include:
Full name
Property information (Address, PIC) or locations
Type of assistance required
The hotline continues to receive large amounts of calls. If landholders are not connected with a staff member immediately, rest assured they are working as quickly as they can to call you back.
If landholders are concerned their phone may lose power, and have no way of recharging, it is recommended they change their voicemail to include:
Full name
Property information (Address, PIC) or locations
Type of assistance required
Doing so allows staff to keep progressing requests for assistance, even if we cannot speak to you over the phone.
It is essential landholders continue to register requests for assistance. This allows staff to assess individual circumstances and investigate all options to access and provide support.
