Additional beds to be provided at Waterford homeless hostel during Storm Goretti
The council is appealing to the public to contact the Homeless Services Team if they know of anyone sleeping rough. Stock Image.
Waterford City and County Council’s Integrated Homeless Services Severe Weather Protocol will be in operation during Storm Goretti.
This means there will be extra beds available at McGwire House.
The Outreach team is in regular contact with any known rough sleepers to advise them of impending weather alerts and remind them of the shelter arrangements.
The council is appealing to the public to contact the Homeless Services Team if they see person(s) sleeping rough in Waterford.
Members of the public can contact Waterford City and County Council’s Customer Services Desks by calling 0818 10 20 20 during normal office hours, After-hours calls will be transferred to the Council’s emergency services number.
