Flood recovery advice takes to the streets
The BERG bus will be touring the district later this month
Specialist advisers will be hitting the road later this month to help homeowners and businesses that were flooded as a result of Storms Desmond and Eva to access grants of up to £5,000.
The resilience grant presents an opportunity for those who have been flooded to better prepare their homes or business premises for future flood events, both to prevent flood water from entering the property and to speed the recovery if it does.
The Business Emergency Resilience Group (BERG) - which is part of Prince Charles' Responsible Business Network charity initiative 'Business in the Community' – is working with Lancaster City Council to help local residents and businesses apply for the money.
Starting on Monday June 27, BERG will be taking their bus to some of the suburban and rural communities to give residents and businesses in those areas the opportunity to talk to advisers and receive help with the application process.
The bus will be in the following locations from 10am – 4pm:
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| Monday 27th June | Tunstall, Coneygarth Lane |
| Tuesday 28th June | Halton Community Centre car park |
| Wednesday 29th June | Warton, Malt Shovel car park |
| Thursday 30th June | Hornby, public car park on Main Street |
| Friday 1st July | Skerton, Owen Road/Lune Street shopping precinct |
Advisers will be on hand to guide people through the applications process, help complete the application forms and they can, if the applicant chooses, also help to arrange surveys and quotes for installation work through the BERG network of businesses.
BERG can also be contacted on 01524 237190 and by email at info@floodresilienceadvice.com or in person on Cable Street car park in Lancaster.
Last updated: 08 June 2016