So far, 49.1 million euros have been allocated to 9,667 beneficiaries
New relief payments were made today to those affected by the floods which took place at the beginning of September in various regions of the country, especially in Thessaly. In particular, 2,632,817.71 euros were credited to citizens’ bank accounts.
In more detail, as emphasized in his announcement Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection1,889,310.53 euros were paid to 482 natural persons to deal with basic living needs and simple repair work and/or the replacement of household goods in areas affected by the September floods.
These are payments that arose, mainly through the cross-checks made by the officers of the general secretariat of Natural Disaster Recovery and State Aid on the applications submitted to the first aid platform, arogi.gov.gr, but also through – in a few cases – from the automated identification process by the Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) after the registration of the IBAN in the tax administration by the citizens. At the same time, payments of 558,000 euros were made to 167 businesses as first aid against subsidizing the businesses affected by the floods, while payments of 185,507.18 euros were also made to 32 victims as first aid against housing assistance, through the applications submitted on the first platform help, arogi.gov.gr.
Cumulatively, therefore, until today, according to the relevant announcement, 49.1 million euros have been paid to 9,667 beneficiaries who have been affected by the unprecedented flood phenomenon that hit the Thessaly, but also areas of Central Greece. At the same time, the process of cross-checking the data submitted through the first aid platform, arogi.gov.gr, continues, as well as the automated identification process, where available data emerges. Therefore, in the next few days, payments will continue as normal.
It is reminded that the flood victims in the said areas, whose details are not obtained through the automated identification process by the AADE, can submit an application at arogi.gov.gr, so that they too receive the compensation they are entitled to. Of course, the flood-affected citizens who are in the other, several, affected areas are also invited to submit an application, as has been done to a significant extent until today.
Finally, it is pointed out that for the payment of the aid checks and data cross-checks are carried out, according to the autopsies of the services of the general directorate for the restoration of the effects of natural disasters. Correspondingly, for the cases where the aid payment was made automatically, autopsies and data cross-checks will be carried out. In the event that it is established that the entitled amount of the aid is less than the amount received by the beneficiary or that the recipient of the aid is not a beneficiary, then the excess amount or the total amount, respectively, is returned to the Greek State as unduly paid. As it has been noted from the beginning and provided for in the relevant joint ministerial decision, the crossings and controls also concern the villages that have joined the automatic procedure. In any case, therefore, those who are not entitled will not receive or, in the few cases that may arise, sums will be returned – after cross-checks and offsets – as unduly paid.
At the same time, according to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, with an amendment to the relevant KYA, the first aid in return for a grant includes together with livestock units and agricultural holdings, i.e. those affected who have income from business activity that comes exclusively from agricultural activity and losses were recorded in the fixed capital, in their equipment, and other means and elements of production. It is also provided that for the granting of first aid against housing assistance, for real estate acquired or whose status changed after January 1, 2023, the statement of real estate data submitted by October 5, 2023 will be taken into account.
The deadline for submitting applications to arogi.gov.gr for the granting of aid to deal with basic living needs and simple repair work and/or the replacement of household goods for flood-affected citizens, for the granting of first aid against housing assistance from owners of affected buildings and first aid against a grant from affected businesses, expires on 31 October.
