Three families in Freeport which were displaced as a result of a fire on April 14th are getting various forms of help from the government through the Ministry of Social Development and Family Services.
Staff from the Ministry visited the affected persons on April 15th to do assessments.
Temporary food support worth 550 dollars were given to those affected and counselling given through the national family services division.
Letters were issued to the head of households of each family to obtain quotations for the receipt of household items, clothing and school supplies as required.
Rental assistance grants was offered but none of the families accepted, documents outlining the requirements for the minor house repair assistance, sanitary plumbing assistance and house wiring assistance grants were also offered to the affected families.
Minister Donna Cox told the Senate on Friday some clients have submitted there quotations for the general assistance grants to the ministry and it is currently being processed.