Australian Government support payments extended for Western Australia Tropical Cyclone Seroja
Quickest and easiest way to claim is to call 180 22 66
Phone line is open now, eligible recipients can claim today
The Australian Government has extended the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment (AGDRP) and Disaster Recovery Allowance (DRA) to support those heavily affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja in Western Australia with over $300,000 paid to cyclone affected residents to date.
People in the Carnamah, Chapman Valley, Greater Geraldton, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs local government areas can now access the support package.
Minister for Emergency Management David Littleproud said the package provided assistance to those who had suffered significant losses due to Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
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WorkSafe offers assistance in wake of cyclone
WorkSafe to offer workers and residents in the Mid-West and Gascoyne Region assistance with asbestos-related issues following ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja
The McGowan Government is today reminding workers and residents that WorkSafe is available to help with asbestos-related clean-up issues in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja caused widespread damage throughout the Mid-West and Wheatbelt Region and sparked a massive clean-up effort including of suspected asbestos materials.
WorkSafe sits within the Safety Regulation Group of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety. It plays a significant role in ensuring and protecting the rights of all employees to work in a safe and healthy working environment.
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Coles launches fundraising appeal in wake of cyclone
Coles is providing much-needed support to cyclone-affected towns in the Mid-West, donating essential supplies to evacuees at the QEII Community Centre in Geraldton.
Along with pallets of water, long life milk and food items, Coles is distributing 300 Coles care packages with essential supplies such as bottled water, bread, spreads, toiletries and snacks to residents in hardhit areas like Kalbarri and Geraldton.
Coles will also launch a state-wide fundraising appeal to support the cyclone-affected residents at all supermarkets this week.
From tomorrow, Coles customers will be able to help communities affected by Cyclone Seroja by making a donation to support the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund at any Coles supermarket in Western Australia.
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Statement – Disaster assistance following severe tropical cyclone Seroja
Disaster assistance has been made available for communities with widespread damage caused by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
The Local Government Areas of Chapman Valley, Dalwallinu, Greater Geraldton, Morawa, Northampton and Shark Bay are now eligible to receive financial assistance through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Federal Minister for Emergency Management David Littleproud said that there has been major damage to homes, businesses and resorts as a result of destructive winds from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Seroja, with reports of homes being declared uninhabitable.
“Although this cyclone passed quickly, it was very powerful and has left a trail of devastation and destruction,” Minister Littleproud said.
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Insurance Council declares Catastrophe for Cyclone Seroja devastation
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has this morning declared an Insurance Catastrophe for impacted parts of Western Australia from Tropical Cyclone Seroja. The cyclone made landfall late Sunday with the coastal town of Kalbarri, taking the brunt of Seroja, as did the community of Northampton.
The ICA’s Catastrophe Declaration ensures insurance claims from the impacted areas of Western Australia are prioritised by all insurers.
A Catastrophe declaration means:
Claims will be triaged to direct urgent assistance to the worst-affected
property owners
The ICA’s disaster hotline is activated 1800 734 621.