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IT\u2019S been six months since floodwaters tore through Rochester impacting houses and businesses.<\/p>\n

Today, the majority of those whose houses were destroyed are still living in temporary accommodation.<\/p>\n

People who had been able to return home were few and far between, said Rochester Community House flood recovery coordinator Tanya McDermott.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are still only a very small percentage of people who have been able to fix their houses and move back in,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost of the people who have been able to do that ironically are those who didn\u2019t have insurance.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey were able to access re-establishment grant funding via the State Government and utilise that money to undertake the repairs, as well I would say, by using some of their savings and resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

Insurance companies are holding up the process of restoration for most everyone else Ms McDermott said.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany people are still negotiating the insurance process, still disputing the offers and cash payouts that have been offered to them,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey have challenges around what they thought they were covered for, what they are being told they were covered for, and what the future looks like given that shortfall.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Many Rochester residents lost everything during October\u2019s flooding. Photo: FILE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ms McDermott said support for the town had been great, but people need to remember there is a long way to go.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most important thing people can do is not forget, not forget the Rochester people are still living and breathing this every day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot forget in another 12 or 18 months\u2019 time, they are still going to be living and breathing this every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are a number of ways to support the town, though it is still premature to donate things like furniture.<\/p>\n

\u201cRight at this minute the community doesn\u2019t need things, they are a long way off needing things,\u201d Ms McDermott said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you are looking for something to do for a day, come for a drive to Rochy and grab a coffee and something to eat from the bakery or the cafe.<\/p>\n

\u201cOr meet up with friends for a meal at the Rochy pub, drop into the little shops that are open and buy your petrol while you are here. Those types of things are valuable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Formal donations can be made at rochester.org.au\/flood-info<\/strong> or you can reach out to Rochester Community House to purchase and donate vouchers.<\/p>\n

Vouchers that are donated to the community go towards fuel or groceries and are then used at a local business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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