Charities urge councils to open evacuation centers and provide shelter for homeless individuals as Cyclone Alfred approaches.
Charities are expressing grave concern for the safety of homeless individuals as Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland . They are calling on local councils to open evacuation centers and provide clear guidance to those without shelter. Paul Slater, founder of Northwest Community Group, has been attempting to contact Brisbane City Council for advice on evacuation options for the city's homeless population but hasn't received satisfactory information.
He questions the government's plan for this vulnerable group, urging them to clarify where they should seek shelter, whether it be established shelters or temporary emergency accommodation from the Department of Housing. Slater emphasizes the need for timely information so individuals can begin preparing for the impending storm. While Brisbane City Council stated that crisis accommodation for the homeless falls under the Department of Housing's purview, Green MP Max Chandler-Mather and Green councillor Trina Massey have raised concerns about the safety of those sleeping rough in the inner city. Following their letter to the Queensland Minister for Housing, Chandler-Mather reports that the Department of Housing has activated Critical Response Teams to reach out to known homeless encampments and connect individuals with emergency shelter. The Department of Housing and Public Works confirmed that these teams will continue to work with service providers and local councils to ensure vulnerable individuals receive the necessary support during the cyclone. Slater, who supplies tents to people in Brisbane's inner city, including Musgrave Park, advises those living in parks to pack up their belongings and seek safer alternatives. The Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS) warns that tents and cars offer inadequate protection from the anticipated severe winds and heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Nourish Street founder Beau Haywood, who provides outreach services in the Moreton Bay region, spent Monday night informing rough sleepers about the approaching cyclone, emphasizing the dangers posed by falling trees and flooding.
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