How are the migrants who arrived in Martha's Vineyard living?
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(CNN) --
The 50 migrants who arrived in Martha's Vineyard this week will be voluntarily transported this Friday to receive shelter and humanitarian support at Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC), said Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker, who is also activating up to 125 National Guard members to help with the relief effort.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is coordinating with state and local officials to ensure access to food, shelter and other essential services for families.
The Governor advocated for the temporary shelter established by the Martha's Vineyard community in "a time of urgent need."
“We are grateful to the vendors, volunteers and local officials who have reached out to Martha's Vineyard in recent days to provide immediate services to these individuals,” said Governor Charlie Baker.
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"Our Administration has been working across state government to develop a plan to ensure these individuals have access to the services they need in the future, and Joint Base Cape Cod is well equipped to address these needs," said the administrator. .
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Joint Base Cape Cod is a MEMA-designated emergency shelter and "its existing infrastructure provides safe temporary housing appropriate to the needs of families and individuals," the governor's office said, noting that it has in the past served as a shelter for displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
The facilities can also provide dedicated space for important resources, such as health and legal services, Governor Baker said.
Families will have access to a wide range of services, including legal services, health care, food, and other necessities.
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Individuals and families "will be housed in dormitory-style spaces at the JBCC, with separate spaces to accommodate both individuals and families," the statement said, adding that families will not be separated.
The state of Massachusetts is implementing what it calls a "comprehensive" service approach "including shelter, clothing and hygiene kits, nutrition, needs assessment, and access to health care, mental health, and crisis counseling services," says the release,
"All services will be made available in the beneficiary's native language through interpreters," the governor said.
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