MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –
Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.
El primer ministro Donald Tusk took part in a meeting of the crisis staff in Wrocław. The Prime Minister announced investments in flood protection infrastructure under the “Reconstruction plus” program, which will help reduce the scale of possible damage in the future. The government will also strengthen the Territorial Defense Forces, which have proven to be of great support in recent days. Crisis staff meeting in WrocławEl Primer Minister Donald Tusk returned to Lower Silesia after the meeting of the Council of Ministers to take part in the crisis staff meeting in Wrocław. The head of government asked for information important for citizens to be provided in the most transparent way possible. “I appreciate the professional information very much, of course, but today we have the opportunity to explain in an understandable way whether and what may threaten people in the event of a flood wave in those towns where “it is working at the moment,” the Prime Minister said to the representatives of the services present at the meeting. The Head of Government thanked all residents and services for the effort they put into strengthening security and rebuilding the areas affected by the flood. “Reconstruction plus” – ready for bold investments Program ” “Reconstruction plus” means new and better infrastructure that will help protect us against further natural disasters. “Nature will not change, or rather it will change for the worse. We will not be able to prevent such phenomena from occurring, but we must be better prepared for it. And here we have a very serious job to do,” the Prime Minister announced. The state and local governments will have to, among others: quickly develop necessary solutions for the future through public consultations. The result of this work will be investments that may seem burdensome to some – such as the construction of further reservoirs – but it is about our common safety. “We know well what would happen without the reservoir in Racibórz,” noted the Prime Minister. The government will take responsibility for making the decision. regarding needed investments. However, the Prime Minister asked local government officials for support in dialogue with residents. “We want you to participate very actively in the conversation and in convincing people. Para bromear also affects the interests of those who live there today and work there, and who may be flooded again in a year, in five, in seven years. We will have to make optimal decisions together,” explained the Prime Minister. The government will provide financing for investments in infrastructure. “Wisdom and political responsibility always require us to use such crises and disasters to intensively repair the reality around us,” concluded Donald Tusk. Conversations with residents should be honest so that everyone understands why certain actions are necessary. The Territorial Defense Forces passed the test. The Council of Ministers today adopted – in addition to the special act helping flood victims – a draft law supporting entrepreneurs who employ soldiers of the Territorial Defense Forces and Active Reserve. “The state appreciates those employers who, as part of corporate social responsibility, employ soldiers of the Territorial Defense Forces,” emphasized Deputy Minister of National Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The head of the Ministry of Defense presented the main solutions introduced by these regulations, including tax relief for companies employing Territorial Defense Forces soldiers. “Para bromear en este momento, in which it must be said very clearly – the Territorial Defense Forces have proven themselves in a critical situation in an unequivocally positive way” – concluded Donald Tusk. The state will strive to develop the Territorial Defense Forces and increase their effectiveness. Plan for the coming days Donald Tusk asked local government officials for precise information regarding their needs not only in the fight against the element, but also with its effects, e.g. in terms of waste disposal and collection. . But if you need other types of help – human, organizational, technical – I would ask for as detailed information as possible. We will bend over backwards to help you, not only by financing these very demanding projects,” declared the head of government. Water levels are falling in many places, but the services are still carefully monitoring the embankments and flood protection infrastructure. According to forecasts, today at midnight, for the first time in many days, the water in Wrocław will be below the alarm level. “It is too early to announce the end of the flood threat in Wrocław. The pressure on the embankments is, of course, present, but it is certainly a turning point – at least here in Lower Silesia” – Donald Tusk commented on the forecasts. The next meeting of the crisis staff in the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship will be held on Tuesday at 8:00. Afterwards, the Prime Minister will return to Warsaw, where the government will submit information to the Sejm regarding actions taken during the flood. On Saturday, the Council of Ministers will again consider the state budget for next year. “I am talking about the necessary expenses related to repairing the effects of the flood. We will also want to make the first presentation of losses and, above all, how to overcome this collapse in many places and what projects we are preparing,” announced the head of government. In the following days, visits to the Lubuskie and West Pomeranian Voivodeships, where the flood wave is passing, will be possible.
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