Flooding in Burgenland: Over 13 Million Euros in Aid

7.1 million euros have already been paid out based on advance payments and submitted invoices, according to the state media service in response to an APA inquiry.

After the storm in June of the previous year, the state of Burgenland expanded the disaster relief guidelines. The funding amount for private households was increased from the previous 70,000 euros gross to a maximum of 150,000 euros for the repair of disaster damage. For companies, the funding was increased from 35,000 euros net to a maximum of 75,000 euros. This also includes agricultural businesses. Up to 100 percent of the current value is thus replaced. If there is insurance, it is deducted from the damage amount.

Hundreds of Disaster Applications in Burgenland

A total of 1,679 disaster applications from private households and companies were recorded in the state. Of these applications, 96.2 percent have been processed. For the processing of the remaining cases, the responsible department is still waiting for the submission of outstanding documents. The affected parties have been granted aid with a total volume of 13.2 million euros, of which 7.1 million euros have already been paid out. For the payment of the remaining granted aid, the state is still waiting for the submission of invoices.

The goal was to quickly support all those affected in rebuilding. They can submit invoices for the repair of damages within three years after a damage event.

Civil Protection Warning in Oberwart

On the night of June 9, 2024, a civil protection warning was triggered in the city of Oberwart due to heavy rain and flooding. The disaster situation was declared throughout the district of Oberwart. A 77-year-old man lost his life in the storm.

(APA/Red)

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