Clean up underway as NSW residents remain on flood watch [Video]

The NSW government has announced a disaster recovery package for more than a dozen flood-affected areas after record-breaking downpours inundated Sydney in the past two days.

The package includes funding for local councils to assist with cleanup costs, emergency accommodation and small cash payments to purchase essential items for flood-affected residents

Eligible residents will also be able to access grants to restore essential household items and undertake repairs to their home.

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Local government areas eligible for the funding include the Blue Mountains, Camden, Hawkesbury, Kiama, Liverpool, Penrith, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Sutherland, Upper Lachlan, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly and Wollongong.

In a statement released today, Emergency Management Minister Catherine King said it was important to act quickly so flood-affected residents could begin recovery efforts.

“I want to thank those who have worked hard to start the clean-up efforts so …