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Flood aid: 100 million euros are flowing, but the payment is delayed
After the flood disaster in Lower Austria, 100 million euros in aid was paid out. Criticisms about the slow payment and calls for more support are loud.
Flood aid: 100 million euros are flowing, but the payment is delayed
After the devastating floods in September, which severely affected parts of Lower Austria, important financial aid of 100 million euros was made available. This sum is a first step towards supporting people in need as a result of the natural disaster.
The disbursement of aid funds is underway, with the affected citizens initially receiving advances in order to ensure a certain level of financial security as quickly as possible. This was reported by the state authorities.
Criticism of the speed of aid payments
However, there is considerable criticism of the speed of these payouts. Helga Krismer, the club chairwoman and state spokeswoman for the Lower Austrian Greens, said in a press conference in St. Pölten that help was flowing far too slowly to those affected. She called for an accelerated payment so that everyone who was affected by the flood this year could receive at least 50 percent of their damages as quickly as possible.
The announcement of the aid payments sparked mixed reactions from those affected. While many are grateful for any support, there is growing concern that the funds provided may not be enough to fully cover all the damage. It remains to be seen how effectively and quickly the government will respond to calls for further support.
These developments are of great importance to the people of the region as they not only address immediate financial needs, but also raise questions about how future natural disasters can be better managed. The government will certainly also need to consider proposals to improve support mechanisms.
Financial assistance is a critical element in restoring affected areas and supporting suffering communities. A look at the next steps will show whether those responsible are able to respond appropriately to the needs of the population. Further information about the aid payments and the criticism can be found in an article on www.derstandard.at.