Plans are under way to ensure the tens of thousands of pounds you have donated to the EDP's Flood Appeal can be accessed by the people who need it most as quickly as possible.
As the total reached £73,000, council leaders from across the county discussed their concerns for flood-affected constituents with EDP editor Nigel Pickover and talked about how best to use the cash.
Council officers will refer those in desperate need to the Norfolk Community Foundation and then, following their successful application, money will be given to them within just three working days.
The foundation's chief executive, Graham Tuttle, explained that the criteria for those eligible for cash from the fund would be decided by district councils and using advice offered from Cumbria following its own flood appeal in 2005.
'People have been very quick to donate to the appeal because they see the need in Norfolk; now we need to make the process of handing out the money as simple and fast as possible,' he said.
It is hoped that councils will be able to refer those who need help as early as next Wednesday and, in the meantime, Mr Tuttle urged those who are still donating to include their name, address and signature to be eligible for Gift Aid.
'We have been able to claim thousands of pounds of Gift Aid and it really does make a huge difference,' he said.
Following devastating floods in Cumbria, an appeal was set up and funds raised were given out to worthy recipients who had been left without homes or possessions.
Cash was given to individuals who were in dire need and to charities helping to rebuild communities in the wake of the flood. It paid for cleaning up, emergency repairs, clothing, food and drink, heating and heating equipment, cookers and kettles, childcare equipment, beds and bedding and basic furniture.
Priority was given to those who were over the age of 70, families with young children, people with physical or learning difficulties, those with mental health issues and people on low incomes.
A similar system will be put in place in Norfolk and Waveney with council leaders from North Norfolk, Great Yarmouth and Waveney working on a revised plan over the weekend.
'What we want is to get stuck in and help our communities at the time they need us most,' said Mr Pickover. 'We want to make a difference, quickly.
'We have been astonished and humbled by the overwhelming response to our appeal. In difficult times, our readers have once again dug deep to make a real and immediate difference to people in their time of need.'
The appeal – currently running at £73,000 – has been boosted by a £7,500 donation from Archant. Chief executive, Adrian Jeakings, said: 'When people in the communities which we serve with our publications are affected in such a devastating way we want to do all we can to help them.'
n Work clearing damaged beach hut debris from Cromer's east promenade will begin next week – during which time the area will be closed off to the public.
North Norfolk District Council said work would start at 7.30am on Tuesday, December 17, and is expected to take three days.
Access will not be permitted on the east prom between the Doctor's Steps and the Rocket House from 7.30am on Monday, December 16 – to allow for skips to be delivered – and Friday, December 20.
The steps will be cordoned off at the top. Local fisherman will be advised to keep the access clear during this time.
The council reminded members of the public to take care along the coastline, and to respect any cordons still in place.
n The RSPCA's East Winch Wildlife Centre, near King's Lynn, has received £25,000 to help care for the pups, which have been separated from their mothers.
The centre is currently caring for nearly 100 seals after some were transferred to other RSPCA wildlife centres in Cheshire and Somerset since being washed up last week along the Norfolk coast.
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