NSW Department of Community Services 4-6 Cavill Avenue, Ashfield, NSW 2131
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DoCS helps after Boggabilla storm
1 January 2009
After Monday’s fierce storm in Boggabillla, the NSW Department of Community Services
(DoCS) was on the ground helping residents pick up the pieces after the devastation.
DoCS State Disaster Recovery Centre Manager Wendy Graham said that once the winds
subside, the most important thing is to get information to people quickly to help them recover.
“Over the last two days, DoCS disaster recovery specialists have surveyed the area, visiting
around 20 homes and giving families tips on the best ways to clean up after a storm,” Ms
Graham said.
“Yesterday the State Disaster Recovery Line responded to a call for assistance and DoCS
placed a family in emergency accommodation.”
Ms Graham reminded residents who need assistance to call DoCS State Disaster Recovery
Centre on 1800 018 444.
“By phoning the hotline, residents can find out if they qualify for financial assistance for
essential household items and structural repairs – available to those who are most affected
and with limited financial resources,” Ms Graham said.
During disasters, DoCS and partner agencies Red Cross, Anglicare, ADRA, St Vincent de
Paul and the Salvation Army are on hand to help people get their lives back in order by
providing food, clothing, general advice and financial and personal support.
For further information on assistance call DoCS State Disaster Recovery Centre on
Media enquiries (02) 9716 2804 or 24-hour pager (02) 9214 0653
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