Some Zahn Apartments residents facing displacement
Residences on floors two through six are reportedly affected.
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About 30 apartments at the Zahn Apartments near 3rd and Wall reportedly are affected by an unsafe exterior fire escape.
Residents on floors two through six are reportedly expected to receive official notices on Monday, nov. 8th at require them to vacate by Nov. 30th.
Some of the residents receive Section 8 assistance and some have physical disabilities or mental health challenges
At this time, the Economic Security Corporation in Joplin is helping residents find new residences but more money is needed.
A list of apartments is available at the Homeless Coalition of Jasper and Newton Counties Facebook page.
This situation was brought to the forefront over the weekend in a Facebook posting by former Joplin City Councilman, Brian Cowles.
This is a developing story. NewsTalk KZRG has reached out for more information about the situation and what can be done to relieve it.
