Following the release of funds for acute flood aid to private households by the state of Lower Saxony, the state's corresponding funding guidelines for private individuals who have found themselves in an acute emergency situation as a result of the floods have come into force.

• The emergency aid is intended as a contribution to financial bridging for acute emergencies - for example, in private accommodation or in the way of life through necessary purchases of household items (household contents) or other measures.
• Financial support to repair damage to buildings, agricultural land or businesses cannot be provided under this guideline for acute emergencies.

Information on how to apply:

The guideline and the application form for acute flood aid can be downloaded (see below). If required, the application will be sent to you.

Important: The application must be received by the City of Salzgitter, Department of the Environment, Joachim-Campe-Straße 6-8, 38226 Salzgitter or umweltstadt.salzgitterde by March 22, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact the Environment Department of the City of Salzgitter: Christina Alzerchristina.alzerstadt.salzgitterde, telephone: 05341/839-3919.

Those affected can find out exactly who is eligible to apply and the maximum amount of emergency aid in the state government's overview: https://www.umwelt.niedersachsen.de/startseite/aktuelles/hochwasser-soforthilfen-fur-privathaushalte-weiterfuhrende-informationen-228955.html (opens in a new tab)

Further information can also be found on the state government's website:

https:// (opens in a new tab)www.niedersachsen.de/notfallmonitor/warnseite-223925.html