Taking in war refugees in preparation
politics
The state of Salzburg is preparing to accept refugees and asylum seekers from Ukraine. In the next few days, initial reception camps will be set up, possible locations will be examined and places for longer stays will be sought. Existing quarters are mostly full of asylum seekers from many countries, they say.
It is not clear when the first refugees from Ukraine will come to Austria and how many there will be. Nevertheless, preparations are already being made in Salzburg, says LHstv. and social officer Heinrich Schellhorn (Greens): “We are thinking of solutions with containers together with the Ministry of the Interior. We can also set up a hall at the exhibition center. There is also a reserve in the federal care facility in Bergheim, where we can place someone immediately.”
Almost 1,400 asylum seekers from many countries
When exactly which warehouses can go into operation is not yet known. It is said that there are hardly any free places in the country’s existing asylum accommodation. They are occupied by asylum seekers from many countries. A total of 1,346 asylum seekers are currently being cared for in Salzburg.
Now the country is also looking for private quarters or empty hotels and guesthouses to accommodate Ukrainian war refugees. Politicians are looking for interested parties to get in touch. Email: [email protected]