A disaster welfare information centre has been set up at Cessnock City Council for residents who are experiencing hardship as a result of the floods.
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The centre is being coordinated by the NSW Disaster Welfare Service and can offer people assistance with items such as food, clothing and referral to assistance services.
NSW Disaster Coordinator for the Cessnock local government area, Jennie Gardiner, invites residents in to see her and her team who can provide information for services under the one roof.
“We are here to help local residents access the right information. We can point them in the right direction and try and give any assistance they might need at this difficult time,” Ms. Gardiner said.
The service works closely with local providers such as the Red Cross and Samaritans and other agency partners to provide the community with all kinds of support.
The centre can also assist people who may not have had insurance or who need other information about what financial assistance might be available to them.
“We are in the long-term business of helping people get their lives back on track,” Ms. Gardiner said.
The service can be accessed at council’s administration building (62-78 Vincent Street, Cessnock) Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm or by calling 4991 7649. Home visits are also available.
