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£1,500 grants for homes and businesses hit by floods | |
(about 11 hours later) | |
Every household, business or charity in Scotland directly affected by flood water will get a grant of £1,500, Nicola Sturgeon has announced. | |
The first minister outlined the details of new funding for those hit by recent severe weather during a visit to Inverurie in Aberdeenshire. | |
She said more than £12m would be made available to help areas struck by storms and flooding. | |
Businesses whose trade was affected can also apply for an extra £3,000. | |
Hundreds of people were evacuated in Aberdeenshire after the Rivers Dee, Don and Ythan burst their banks in the early hours of Friday. | Hundreds of people were evacuated in Aberdeenshire after the Rivers Dee, Don and Ythan burst their banks in the early hours of Friday. |
It followed Storm Frank at the end of last month which saw flooding in other parts of the country, including Tayside and the Borders. | |
It is estimated the recent storms could have cost the Scottish economy £700m so far. | It is estimated the recent storms could have cost the Scottish economy £700m so far. |
The first minister said the new funding was in addition to £4m announced by Deputy First Minister John Swinney in his budget statement in December. | |
Ms Sturgeon said: "In the face of devastation Scotland's communities have rallied together and shown real strength. I have met with some local business owners who have made a real difference by offering vital support and once again I am amazed by the determination and dedication of all of our emergency services who are working around the clock to save homes and livelihoods. | |
"We do not yet have confirmation of consequentials coming from UK Government flood funds - however, now that the picture of those who need support is clearer, the Scottish government is acting now to make sure that the people who need help get it." | |
New funding allocation to local authorities | |
This money is in addition to almost £4m (announced in November) shared between these councils, plus Stirling and South Lanarkshire | |
Water levels on the River Don reached their highest levels in 45 years during Thursday night's severe floods caused by heavy rain. | Water levels on the River Don reached their highest levels in 45 years during Thursday night's severe floods caused by heavy rain. |
Almost 70 properties were evacuated, including the 86 residents of three care homes in Aberdeen. | Almost 70 properties were evacuated, including the 86 residents of three care homes in Aberdeen. |
The River Ythan also burst its banks, with flow levels breaking previous records at Ellon. | The River Ythan also burst its banks, with flow levels breaking previous records at Ellon. |
All Aberdeenshire residents affected by flooding have now returned home or found alternative accommodation. And rest centres in the area have been stood down. | |
Environment agency Sepa has lifted most flood warnings but warned people to remain vigilant for the next 48 hours. | |
The flooding followed December being the wettest month for the UK in more than a century. | The flooding followed December being the wettest month for the UK in more than a century. |