The Department of Communities and Justice alongside partner agencies has registered more than 1,300 people impacted by the major floods that have engulfed parts of the Lismore region.
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Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Natasha Maclaren-Jones said the NSW Government was committed to ensuring people affected by the flood disaster would be supported.
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\u201cWe are doing everything we can to help those who are stranded and isolated due to this devastating event,\u201d Mrs Maclaren-Jones said.
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\u201cIn partnership with Resilience NSW and non-government agencies, DCJ is working to provide emergency accommodation to people affected by floods in northern NSW.
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\u201cDCJ staff are managing and assisting agencies with evacuation centres at 10 locations across the region.
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\u201cDCJ has existing partnerships with local accommodation and support providers in this region and is working closely with these services to meet demand.
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\u201cIt\u2019s heartbreaking to see so many people being evacuated from their homes due to such severe flooding, but I want to reassure everyone that we will continue to support flood victims and work with our government and non-government partners to respond to local needs as they evolve.\u201d
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DCJ Disaster Welfare provides support to people who have been affected by floods, storms, bushfires and other emergencies.
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People needing assistance due to the flood disaster should contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500 and for emergency accommodation they can contact\u00a0the Link2Home hotline 24 hours a day on 1800 152 152.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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