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Government says supports put in place for flood victims

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Government says supports put in place for flood victims

Government says supports put in place for flood victims

The environment secretary has said supports are being put in place for those affected by Storm Bert.

Steve Reed said a Floods Resilience Task Force has been set up to make sure the agencies on the ground in affected areas are able to offer as much support as possible.

Report by Kennedyl.

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