Scott Morrison says locals will always play key part in natural disaster response
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#5X183)
Prime minister says more than 100 mobile homes are on their way to northern NSW as he tours flood-hit Hawkesbury region
The prime minister says civilians will always be at the centre of flood rescue and recovery strategies as his government continues to face criticism for not deploying defence forces in flood-ravaged areas sooner.
Scott Morrison declared a national emergency in NSW late on Friday, triggering additional resources for the state and allowing the federal government to access stockpiled resources and remove red tape in terms of business and welfare support.
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