Additional support available for residents impacted by power outages

Additional support is available to residents who have been impacted by recent weather events/power outages.

Emergency Food Grants are now available for Tasmanian households that have not had power for 72 hours (3 days) or more.

The purpose of the Emergency Food Grants is to assist impacted households get:

A one-off payment of $350 is available to impacted households (regardless of how many occupants).

Click here to apply for the grant online.

For further information, call the Tasmania Emergency Information Service on 1800 567 567.

The Salvation Army is providing support to those affected via their Centre at Ulverstone.  This includes free WiFi, phone charging, hot drinks and emergency assistance.

Location:  Ulverstone Salvation Army Corps, 23 Victoria Street, Ulverstone When:  9am-1pm Thursday 5 September

Residents who need medical or allied health assistance due to the outages can contact the Ulverstone Community Health Centre on tel. 6464 3080, or their medical practitioner.