Blue Mountains City Council has joined several NSW Councils in pledging support for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund.
Council has pledged $10,000 to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal, and is now urging residents to give directly to any of the numerous charities and agencies that are accepting donations from the public in support of the bushfire victims - such as the Red Cross www.redcross.org.au / 1800 811 700 and the Salvation Army www.salvos.org.au / 13 Salvos (137258).
The NSW Government has set up a hotline to handle offers of non-cash assistance, particularly services, resources and equipment. For further information and to register your non-cash donations, please contact the Hotline 1800 227 228.
“The tragic events of the Victorian fires has shocked and saddened Council and the community of the Blue Mountains. From a community that understands the impact and trauma of bushfires, we express our solidarity with the many Victorian communities devastated by this disaster”, said Mayor, Cr Adam Searle.