West Maas en Waal continues with reception.

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The war in Ukraine continues unabated. Currently, 96 Ukrainian refugees are being housed in municipal emergency shelters in Altforst Wamel. This is in addition to the 77 people being housed by private individuals.

Emergency shelter for additional refugees in Altforst

The war in Ukraine is still ongoing. There seems to be no end in sight. The influx of Ukrainian refugees also continues. That is why we want to expand the municipal emergency shelter in Altforst a few Altforst people.
The Ukrainians are living on the upper floor of Yasemin. The lease has been extended for another 6 months. The lower floor is currently vacant. After renovations, there would be room there for an additional number of Ukrainian refugees. In addition to the extra rooms, a recreation room will also be added. Once the ground floor is ready, the refugees will be able to live there for at least 6 months.

Wamel Emergency Shelter Wamel moving

Zorggroep Maas en Waal is set to renovate Huize Henricus. They have secured the necessary permits. The plan is for the contractor to begin the renovation around February 1, 2023.
The municipality began searching for an alternative shelter location. One has been found.
‘t Veerhuis in Wamel prepared for the Ukrainian refugees currently living at Huize Henricus. But first, the building must be adapted to make it suitable for emergency shelter. The Ukrainians will move to their new accommodation by mid-January at the latest. The refugees can live there for at least 6 months.

Accommodation for additional status holders

Status holders have a residence permit. They are part of Dutch society. Municipalities must offer suitable housing to status holders.
The municipality of West Maas en Waal meets the current tasking. The national government has indicated that the tasking will be increased by 60-75% in the first half of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022. 
The municipality is looking into how to meet this, and is considering placing temporary homes. The municipality is inventorying where these homes can be placed. The plan is to offer combined housing in these homes for status holders, urgent housing seekers, and other housing seekers.

Home away from home for the refugees

The Ukrainian refugees who are being accommodated in the municipality of West Maas en Waal have found a home away from home. Whether that is in private or municipal shelters. They feel the hospitality of our residents. They are involved in many activities. Almost all of them are working or going to school. The youth also certainly contribute greatly to this hospitality.