by EH
Following last summer’s tumultuous weather events, Friuli Venezia Giulia has swiftly invested significant resources to address the resulting emergency. Governor Massimiliano Fedriga announced the allocation of 150 million euros during a press conference at Trieste’s Regional Palace.
Highlighting the region’s efficient structure and collaboration with local administrations, Governor Fedriga emphasized their ability to react promptly. Civil Protection Commissioner Riccardo Riccardi and regional assessors Cristina Amirante and Stefano Zannier are actively involved in managing relief funds for buildings, vehicles, and businesses.
The approved contributory process simplifies procedures, allowing applicants to submit relief requests through self-certification. Governor Fedriga stressed the streamlined approach’s importance and called for similar simplifications at the national level.
Governor Fedriga underscored the need to encourage behaviors protecting the region’s assets in the face of more frequent atmospheric disasters. The vision is to construct a comprehensive path with structural and preventative interventions.
Commissioner Riccardi expressed gratitude and detailed actions taken, including urgent interventions in 23 municipalities and an online portal collecting 29,364 relief requests. Disbursement rates for vehicles, buildings, and businesses were outlined, with communication of relief approval expected in the first quarter of 2024.
Assessor Amirante clarified eligibility criteria for relief requests, considering repairs for vehicle circulation and building habitability. The range of commensurable damages was detailed for repairable and non-repairable vehicles and buildings, with reporting possible throughout 2024.
Assessor Zannier specified the regional contribution channel for the agricultural sector, covering damages to structures and products. Agricultural productions are legally defined as insurable and nonsaponifiable, requiring a national legislative act for derogation.
Assessor Sergio Emidio Bini reported that all damage types incurred by the entrepreneurial sector are eligible for relief, up to 20 percent, with ongoing support for the affected production sector.
