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Hamm-Heessen's emergency refugee shelter in Alfred-Fischer-Hall will cease operations as of October 1, due to the Arnsberg Regional Government's decision not to renew the lease agreement, which concludes at the end of September. The Regional Government has informed the city of Hamm about this...

'Preparedness at its Peak'
'Preparedness at its Peak'

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Emergency Shelter for Refugees in Hamm to Close

The Regional Government has announced that the emergency shelter at the Alfred-Fischer-Hall in Hamm will cease operations on October 1st. The shelter, which has been housing refugees since late 2023, currently accommodates around 150 individuals.

With the closure of the Alfred-Fischer-Hall, up to 400 people will be moved to other housing facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia. The City of Hamm confirms that it has no refugee assignments for nearly two years.

The Office for Integration, Foreigners' and Refugees' Affairs in Hamm, responsible for providing support and services to refugees, can be found at Sachsenweg 65, 59073 Hamm. However, the specific address for the office within the city administration is not provided.

Residents seeking further information about the Office for Integration, Foreigners' and Refugees' Affairs can visit the service portal or contact Herr Schulz, the designated contact person. The office's phone number and email address are not specified in the provided text.

The City of Hamm's address is also 59073 Hamm, but the exact location of the Office for Integration, Foreigners' and Refugees' Affairs within the city remains undisclosed.

Upon closure, the Alfred-Fischer-Hall can be converted back into a shelter within 72 hours if necessary. It is expected that around 240 communal housing places will become available, and additional housing can be acquired at short notice if required.

The Alfred-Fischer-Hall's lease expires at the end of September, marking the end of its tenure as an emergency shelter for refugees in Hamm. While the history and background of the Office for Integration, Foreigners' and Refugees' Affairs are not detailed in the provided information, it is known that the office coordinates various migration and integration projects and activities in the city.

The City of Hamm extends its gratitude to all those who have worked tirelessly to support the refugees at the Alfred-Fischer-Hall and wishes them all the best in their future accommodations.

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