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Southeast Attica Flood Victims in Despair: Three Months Later, They Still Await Compensation
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Southeast Attica Flood Victims in Despair: Three Months Later, They Still Await Compensation

From Ta Nea · (12m ago) Greek Critical tone

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Residents of southeastern Attica are in despair three months after severe floods, still awaiting promised compensation.
  • The January 21st storm caused extensive damage to homes and businesses, and tragically, the death of one woman.
  • Despite initial damage assessments and assurances from authorities, affected individuals report receiving no financial aid, leading to severe economic hardship.

Three months have passed since the devastating storm struck southeastern Attica, yet the victims remain in a state of profound despair, their hopes for promised compensation dashed. The severe weather event on January 21st not only caused widespread destruction to homes and businesses but also tragically claimed the life of a woman in Glyfada.

Exactly three months have passed since the day of the disaster, and we haven't received a single euro.

— Resident of VariDescribing the lack of financial aid three months after the floods.

Residents recount the harrowing experience of water inundating their homes, destroying everything in its path. Despite the swift arrival of Civil Protection teams to document the damage and assurances from local authorities that compensation would be immediate, the reality on the ground is starkly different. "Exactly three months have passed since the day of the disaster, and we haven't received a single euro," one resident of Vari stated, describing the ongoing anxiety and financial difficulties faced by many.

While some residents received a document from the Municipality acknowledging potential compensation for initial expenses, and a decision for six thousand euros was mentioned, no actual funds have materialized. This lack of financial support exacerbates the hardship, leaving individuals struggling to cope with the aftermath of the disaster. The fear of future extreme weather events looms large, especially for those who have lost vehicles and essential belongings.

The water came all the way into the house from the street. It destroyed everything.

— ResidentRecounting the damage caused by the floodwaters.

The affected residents are urgently calling on the state to expedite the compensation process and implement effective protective measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The prolonged delay in receiving aid not only highlights bureaucratic inefficiencies but also deepens the sense of abandonment and frustration among those who are still grappling with the devastating consequences of the floods.

They came with a Civil Protection team, recorded the damages, and gave us a paper with which the Municipality announced that we would be compensated for the initial expenses. A decision for six thousand euros for the initial expenses was later issued.

— ResidentExplaining the initial process and promises of compensation.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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