Support measures for families, companies, farmers and local authorities affected by the fires

 

The Council of Ministers approved, this Thursday, a set of support measures intended for the populations and regions affected by the recent fires. This decision follows the declaration of calamity approved on September 15, 2024.

In an action coordinated by the Multidisciplinary Working Group, under the leadership of the Deputy Minister for Territorial Cohesion, an exhaustive survey of the damages was initiated, in close coordination between the Municipalities and the Regional Coordination and Development Commissions. The affected areas cover a total of 69 municipalities and 291 parishes.

The measures aim to provide immediate and comprehensive support, including assistance to families, housing recovery, support for businesses and farmers, restoration of infrastructure and forests, as well as the replacement of destroyed equipment. The support package covers several areas, ensuring a rapid and effective response to local needs.

People:

. Support for families in need

. Specific measures of the National Health Service (SNS)

. Support for farmers to acquire immediate goods

. Exemption from Social Security contributions

. Reinforcement of social action technicians

. Simplified lay-off to support companies in crisis

. Exception regime in active employment measures

. Professional training actions for the unemployed

. Extension of the deadline for compliance with tax obligations

. Support for IPSS and similar institutions

Support for the reconstruction or rehabilitation of permanent housing, with State financing of 100% up to 150 thousand euros and 85% of the excess amount

 

Economic Activities:

. Creation of a treasury support line

. Support for the replacement of production – buildings, raw materials and machinery.

 

Agriculture:

. Special subsidy to compensate for agricultural losses up to 6 thousand euros

. Support for agricultural production capacity for the replacement or repair of animals, agricultural machinery and equipment and agricultural warehouses.

 

Forests:

. Support for forest recovery – stabilization and recovery of affected areas

. Support for the replacement or repair of machinery, forestry equipment, forestry warehouses and other buildings supporting forestry activities

 

Infrastructure and equipment:

. Support for the repair of public infrastructure

. Support for operational equipment and vehicles – Firefighters

. Removal of debris