Temporary Accommodation Service Activated For Southland Flooding
PĀNUI
PĀPĀHO “The Temporary
Accommodation Service (TAS) has been activated by the
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to help
people whose homes were damaged by the severe weather and
flooding across the Southland region," Peeni Henare
said. "TAS is working closely with local authorities
in the region to assess the damage and establish how many
homes have been affected but it is clear assistance finding
temporary accommodation will be required for a number of
households. "The TAS team will collect registrations
from displaced people who require temporary accommodation,
establish what accommodation options are suitable, and
connect them together. “I encourage anyone who has a
current or expected need following the flooding in Southland
to register their details at www.temporaryaccommodation.mbie.govt.nz.
Alternatively, call 0508 754 163 to discuss your
requirements. “I would also encourage tenants and
landlords of rental properties to visit www.tenancy.govt.nz
to familiarise themselves with their tenancy rights and
obligations following an event like
this.Hon Peeni
Henare
Minister of Civil Defence
Southland residents hit by flooding caused
by heavy rainfall can now access help finding temporary
accommodation with the Government activating the Temporary
Accommodation Service, Minister of Civil Defence Peeni
Henare announced today.