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Agios Vasileios Municipality announces wildfire relief measures
The Municipality of Agios Vasileios in Rethymno has announced three major support measures to assist citizens and the local economy following recent devastating wildfires.
First, the municipality is facilitating financial aid through AROGI for the restoration or replacement of household goods. Eligible residents whose primary residences were damaged can apply for up to 6,000 euros, with the exact amount determined by household size, the extent of damage, and home size. Applications are accepted from August 20, 2024, through September 1, 2026.
Second, an emergency grant of 600 euros per affected household will be provided to cover immediate basic needs. This amount increases by 600 euros for large families and by an additional 600 euros for households containing a person with a disability.
Third, a special Pass will be introduced to stimulate tourism and support local businesses in the fire-affected regions, aiming to mitigate the economic impact during the ongoing tourist season. Mayor Giannis Tatarakis emphasized that the municipality's efforts continue beyond fire suppression to ensure the full recovery of those affected.
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AROGI · Agios Vasileios Municipality · Giannis Tatarakis · Rethymno
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Affected households will receive an emergency grant of 600 euros for immediate basic needs. rethnea.gr · www.capital.gr · www.tovima.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 600 euro emergency grant increases by 600 euros for large families and by another 600 euros for households with a person with a disability. rethnea.gr · www.capital.gr · www.tovima.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The municipality is implementing three support measures for citizens and the local economy affected by recent fires. rethnea.gr · www.capital.gr · www.tovima.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Financial aid for the restoration or replacement of household goods can reach up to 6,000 euros per household. rethnea.gr · www.capital.gr · www.tovima.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] A special Pass will be created to boost tourism and economic activity in the fire-affected areas. rethnea.gr · www.capital.gr · www.tovima.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Applications for household goods aid can be submitted from August 20, 2024, until September 1, 2026. rethnea.gr · www.capital.gr · www.tovima.gr