Council providing support and assistance for flood-affected homes and businesses in Killybegs

Donegal County Council is advising those affected by last evening’s flooding in Killybegs and surrounding areas to contact them directly for assistance and support.
A number of homes, businesses and other premises were affected as a result of the flooding.
Any household in need of emergency accommodation should contact Donegal County Councils Housing service by calling 074 91 53900 or by calling into offices in Donegal Town.
The Council has also advised that they will cover the cost of dehumidifiers and/or skips required by households or businesses as part of the flood clean-up operation.
In the first instance, households and businesses are asked to arrange for hire locally and the Council will reimburse the respective costs but this arrangement is only in place for those affected by the flooding.
Alternatively households or businesses can contact the Council directly on 074 91 53900 and the Council will arrange for the provision of dehumidifiers and/or skips as required.
The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is advising that support is available for anyone who has been affected from the Community Welfare Service in Ballybofey. Any person or family who is in need should contact the service in Ballybofey on 074 9131154.
Anyone who has been affected by this flooding incident and who requires support and assistance including emergency housing, assistance with dealing with the aftermath at their properties or any other humanitarian need, is being asked to contact the Council by calling into their office in Donegal Town or by calling 074 91 53900 during opening hours or in the event of an out of hours emergency call 074 91 72288.