DCC staff and volunteers have visited about 6000 properties over the past week in areas which experienced flooding.
Most were in South Dunedin, but volunteers also visited dozens of properties in parts of Mosgiel, Brighton and Kaikorai Valley.
Recovery manager Simon Pickford said today staff were using the information gathered to assess how many people require further assistance, and to help them get the support they needed.
"Our priority has been making sure people who are in badly damaged homes or who need urgent medical or other assistance get help as soon as possible," he said.
Preliminary data showed that, as of today, there were about 280 cases which had the greatest need, such as significant health risks and accommodation issues.
There were another 973 properties which had been flood-damaged to varying degrees, ranging from garage and garden flooding through to significant damage.
Other people affected by the flooding who needed help should call the DCC on 03 477 4000.
People were also welcome to visit the Recovery Assistance Centre, in the Church of Christ Hall at 3 Prince Albert Rd. The centre will be open from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Saturday, and until 7.30pm on Thursday.
Skips will be left in southern Dunedin suburbs during the weekend so people can dispose of large, flood-damaged items such as carpets and furniture.
The Dunedin Flood Appeal was launched this week and money raised through the appeal will be used to fund applications made to the Mayoral Relief Fund.
The fund is for the entire affected community and the criteria have been extended so more people can receive help. The DCC has received 45 applications so far.
Relief fund application forms, and other flood recovery information, can be found on www.dunedin.govt.nz/floodrecovery.
Donations to the flood appeal are being accepted at all Dunedin Westpac branches, and donations can be made directly to 03 0905 0184000 18.
