People are being urged not to donate unwanted goods to NSW communities affected by the floods.
People wanting to donate or help are asked to take advantage of the official partnership between the NSW Government and national non-for-profit GIVIT.
The NSW Government and GIVIT will work together alongside charities to assess and advise what critical and immediate material support is needed. They will also assist with managing donated money and offers of goods and services.
Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons said people are encouraged to help communities in times of need and the best way they can do this is via the official donations channel.
“Our partnership with GIVIT allows councils, outreach teams, local charities and community groups to tell us exactly what’s needed. Then, we work to meet these needs through an online warehouse or by purchasing requested items locally using donated funds,” Commissioner Fitzsimmons said.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said one of the key things is that people don’t take unrequested items into storm and flood-impacted areas.
“We need to ensure local charities and recovery organisations aren’t inundated with donations they don’t need,” Mr Elliott said.
Community members are encouraged to recognise a frontline emergency service worker who goes above and beyond the call of duty by nominating them in the annual Rotary Clubs and Districts of NSW Emergency Services Community Awards (NSW RESCA).
The NSW Government and partner agencies is extending its emergency help t o get inner city rough sleepers into safe accommodation during this recent period of dangerous weather.
