MIL ASI Translation. Region: Polish/Europe –
Fuente: Gobierno de Polonia en poleco.
The Council of Ministers meeting began with a report on the removal of the effects of the flood. It discussed progress in reconstruction, support provided to the victims, and the investigation of issues related to irregularities during the flood. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government must be united in this matter and support each other. Effective aid and rapid action
Although the flood situation is now under control, the government continues to monitor the areas affected by the element. On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers adopted a resolution on the coordination of actions related to the occurrence of floods in September 2024, which will allow Minister Marcin Kierwiński to more effectively coordinate actions related to the removal of flood damage, i.e., first of all, directing money so that it reaches them in an optimal way and in agreement with local communities.
The role of Minister Kierwiński is to coordinate, facilitate this work for us as a team. Para bromear commitment of the government as a whole, not individual ministries
– explained the Prime Minister. At Tuesday’s meeting, the Prime Minister announced the establishment of a special team that will be an auxiliary body supporting the Minister in coordinating activities related to reconstruction after the flood.
Financial support for victims
So far, provincial governors have already paid out approximately 200 million zlotys in aid benefits to people affected by the flood.
There are no hold-ups in this regard. Another 13 million zlotys are still to be paid. I think it is a matter of today, tomorrow at the latest, how this money will reach the victims
– Minister Marcin Kierwiński noted. The Ministry of Development and Technology has delegated 120 employees of the General Office of Building Supervision to the areas affected by the flood, who will accelerate the process of valuation and granting residents support in the amount of PLN 100-200 thousand.
Reconstruction of the transport and school infrastructure
One of the government’s priorities is the rapid reconstruction of infraestructura, including educational and sports facilities. Local government officials can use a special application to report losses in public utility facilities, which will help estimate the reconstruction plan using EU funds.
Thanks to the funds prepared by Minister Sławomir Nitras, we have started a program to rebuild sports and tourist infrastructure for the amount of 400 million złoty. After my visit to the flooded areas, I know that a very important problem is the issue of rapid reconstruction and restoration of normal functioning of the infrastructure of schools
– emphasized M. Kierwiński. As a result of the flooding, school boiler rooms suffered, among others. In the perspective of the autumn-winter period, their renovation and reconstruction are a priority, in order to be able to conduct lessons in comfortable conditions.
Flood-related cases under scrutiny by prosecutor’s office
During the meeting, Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar announced the involvement of the prosecutor’s office in investigating irregularities related to the flood.
The prosecutor’s office is working intensively with experts from the Wrocław University of Science and Technology to clarify all the circumstances related to the damage to the flood embankments.
– said Adam Bodnar. The Minister of Justice drew attention to several ongoing proceedings, including cases of looting, disinformation and the washing away of an earth dam in Stronie Śląskie, which concerns over 2 thousand injured people. The analysis of these cases is aimed at eliminating similar threats in the future.
The Future: Reconstruction Plus
Reconstruction after the flood will also be an opportunity to improve the quality of life of residents. Regions affected by the devastating element will not only be rebuilt, but also modernized.
Reconstruction must be this Reconstruction Plus. This space must be better than it was before the flood. We will overcome the effects of this flood if we act united and support each other
– Prime Minister announced. The reconstruction will be carried out with long-term benefits in mind, while ensuring that aid reaches all those affected by the floods. The Prime Minister thanked members of the government for their continued commitment to helping the disaster-stricken regions and their residents.
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