A dedicated flood recovery centre has opened at the former MidCoast Council chambers in Pulteney Street, Taree.
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The centre will provide face-to-face support for residents impacted by the recent floods.
Council's recovery team will be on site, along with representatives from various NSW government agencies.
Staff will provide support for the community's immediate needs and provide information and advice about the programs available from the government, charities and local support services.
Service NSW will be in attendance at the centre on Monday March 29.
The service is working with fellow State agencies, MidCoast Council and the Australian government to provide impacted people with information on and access to accommodation advice, replacing lost documents, mental health and well-being services, support for businesses, clean-up services, financial assistance and insurance and legal support.
For those wanting to be assisted remotely, and for information on all available disaster assistance, contact the disaster customer care service at Service NSW on 13 77 88 or online via service.nsw.gov.au.
For assistance with cleaning up after the flood call the MidCoast Flood Recovery Hotline on 1300 545 040 or visit MidCoast Council's flood recovery hub at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/floodrecovery
