The Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, announced that the measure will be approved on Tuesday, April 7. This declaration will facilitate the arrival of funds to mitigate the damage caused by the storm across the archipelago.
Torres explained, during an event in Gran Canaria, that the severely affected zone category applies to situations with material and personal damages, both public and private, that have occurred nationwide in recent months. In addition to the Canary Islands, other regions such as the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Castilla y León will also benefit from this aid.
Aid will come from the Insurance Compensation Fund and the Ministry of Interior, covering household goods and personal damages. Funds will also be allocated to the primary agri-food sector and for the reconstruction of municipal infrastructures, with the Spanish Government committing to cover at least 50% of the repair costs for the latter.
“"The damages across the archipelago are around 180 million euros, although they need to be refined and polished, these are very significant damages."
The minister noted that the province of Las Palmas has been one of the most affected, although the total figure of 180 million euros for the archipelago still requires a more precise assessment.
