A Recovery Assistance Point will open in Gunnedah this week to support communities in the storm-impacted New England following the recent severe weather including heavy rainfall.

The Gunnedah RAP will open from Thursday to Saturday offering face to face support to impacted residents, businesses and primary producers including help with replacing ID and personal documents such as birth and marriage certificates, Medicare card, vehicle and vessel registrations and licences, and citizenship documents.

There will also be legal assistance, insurance support and guidance on claims, policy coverage, and clean-up as well as mental health support.

The Gunnedah Recovery Assistance Point at Salvation Army Hall, 30 Tempest Street, will open Thursday, August 14, from 2pm to 6pm and Friday, August 15, from 11am to 4.30pm.

Gunnedah RAP will also be available on Saturday, August 16, from 10am until 2pm.

Recovery Assistance staff remain on the ground with the SES assessing impacts in key locations like Gunnedah, Narrabri, Tamworth, Uralla and Walcha as recovery operations ramp up.

The State Government is working to make sure support is available to help individuals, land-holders and communities recover.

NSW Minister for Recovery and Small Business Janelle Saffin said people are doing it tough in the New England.

“But I want them to know the Government is here every step of the way through recovery,” she said.

“That’s what Recovery Assistance Points are here for, so communities can access the support and services they need to start getting back on their feet.

“We are also working closely with and support Councils too to repair the infrastructure communities need to stay connected to services and each other.”

NSW Reconstruction Authority CEO Mal Lanyon said Gunnedah Recovery Assistance Point will ensure communities have access to the support they need.

“This is a co-ordinated effort across local, state and federal agencies, working together to provide a one stop shop for people and businesses impacted by recent severe weather and snow,” he said.

Information about recovery support is updated daily at Storm Recovery Updates.