Residents and businesses across Fife are being encouraged to take action now to protect their properties from flooding, with grants of up to £5,000 available through Fife Council's Property Flood Resilience Grant (PFRG) scheme.

The scheme helps private homeowners or business owners install measures that can reduce the impact of future flooding and support faster recovery after flood events should they happen.

Property Flood Resilience measures are designed to make buildings less vulnerable to flood damage and can include solutions such as flood doors, airbrick covers, non-return valves and other adaptations tailored to individual properties.

It’s easy to apply for financial support and, as part of the application process, Fife Council will assist applicants in engaging with the Scottish Flood Forum to obtain a property flood assessment report.

Councillor Jan Wincott, Fife Council Spokesperson for Environment and Climate Change, explained: "Flooding can have a devastating impact on people, communities and businesses.

“While we cannot always prevent flooding from happening, there are practical steps property owners can take to reduce the damage it causes.

"Our Property Flood Resilience Grant scheme provides financial support to help people put those measures in place before flooding occurs.

“We would urge anyone who may be eligible to explore the support available and not wait until severe weather is forecast.

"As the effects of climate change continue to increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather, improving flood resilience is an important part of protecting homes, businesses and communities across Fife."

The Property Flood Resilience Grant scheme is open to eligible private householders and businesses across Fife.

To find out more about the grant, check eligibility criteria and submit an application, visit www.fife.gov.uk/PFRG

If you are unable to apply online, application forms can be collected from Customer Service Centres or requested by calling 03451 55 00 11 (option 4).

Completed applications can be emailed to PFRG@fife.gov.uk or posted to Structural Services, Bankhead Central, Bankhead Park, Glenrothes, KY7 6GH.

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