The temporary accommodation service will be activated for the west coast hit by the floods

The Temporary Housing Service (TAS) was activated today, which means that residents of the west coast of the South Island and the Marlborough area have been affected by the weekend floods, can now access emergency shelters with help in finding emergency accommodation, said Public Housing Secretary Poto Williams today in Westport.

"The Temporary Housing Service (TAS) was activated by the Department of Business, Innovation and Employment to help people whose homes have been damaged by weather and flooding on the west coast of the South Island," said Poto Williams .

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"TAS is working closely with local authorities in the regions to assess the damage and identify the number of households affected, but it is clear that help is needed to find temporary housing for several households.

"The TAS team will collect records of internally displaced persons in need of temporary accommodation, identify appropriate accommodation options and link them together.

"I encourage anyone who needs housing construction assistance after the floods on the west coast of the South Island and the Marlborough area to register their contact details at www.tas.mbie.govt.nz and discuss your needs.

"I would advise people currently staying with friends or in Whānau to sign up for the service now if they think they may need TAS support in the coming weeks or months.

"If households have insurance, they should check with their insurer to see if their policy covers rental of temporary accommodation. If they are not insured or their insurance policy does not cover temporary accommodation, they may be eligible for financial assistance from the Department of Social Development.

"It's important to take photos and videos of flood damage for insurance purposes, but don't do anything that will compromise your safety or cause further damage to your property. New Zealand has more insurance tips for cleaning tips on its website: www.incz.org.nz.

"I also encourage renters and landlords to visit www.tenancy.govt.nz to understand their tenancy rights and obligations after such an event," said Poto Williams.

(With contributions from the New Zealand government press release)

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