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The Mission Structure for the reconstruction of Portugal's central region following storm Kristin is implementing a sampling control model to inspect the use of state aid for housing repairs.
The deadline for housing support applications for homes damaged by Storm Kristin concludes today, with the government pledging to finalize all financial aid processes by June 30th despite significant backlogs in processing.
First Harry, then Ingrid, followed by Joseph, the destructive Kristin, Leonardo, and finally Marta. They call it the 'mother storm'. In January of this year, it crossed Portugal, leaving a trail of destruction. Leiria, Marinha Grande, and Alcácer do Sal were among the most affected areas. Six months have passed, and reconstruction is moving at a slower pace than the urgency of life.
The deadline to submit applications for support aimed at the reconstruction of primary and permanent residences affected by the bad weather ends on April 7, the Government indicates in an order published in the Diário da República.
It has been two months today since Storm 'Kristin' devastated parts of the country, and hundreds of families and businesses are still awaiting reconstruction aid.
The mayor states that out of 7,587 applications related to the municipality, “about 1,400 have not yet been verified” by municipal services.
The Minister of Economy admitted that the reconstruction support process 'is not going well' and blamed the municipalities.
Leiria mayors criticise the minister for blaming local councils for delays in support for the reconstruction of homes affected by the storms. Brilhante Dias wants the government official to retract his statements.
The Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion admitted that the support process for the reconstruction of homes affected by the bad weather “is not going well”, but not due to the Government's fault, blaming local authorities for the delay in the assessment.
