In response to recent severe flooding in parts of Poland, the government will deliver PLN 21 million in grants and PLN 100 million in low-interest loans to support local governments in affected areas, according to Climate and Environment Minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska. The aid will be directed to Opole and Lower Silesia, two of the regions hardest hit by the floods, and will fund crucial recovery efforts such as purchasing power generators, dehumidifiers, and other immediate necessities.
The financial assistance, drawn from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management’s disaster provision, will be distributed in two phases. The initial PLN 21 million in grants will target immediate needs, such as crisis management resources and essential equipment to support ongoing recovery efforts.
“We are delivering the first PLN 21 million for urgent needs, such as power generators and dehumidifiers,” said Hennig-Kloska. “Additionally, PLN 100 million in low-interest loans, with rates between 1.5% and 2.5%, will be allocated for longer-term recovery efforts. This includes repairing damaged sewage systems, treatment plants, landfills, and addressing environmental pollution.”
The government is streamlining the process for applying for these funds to ensure that the affected regions receive assistance as quickly as possible. Furthermore, Prime Minister Donald Tusk has instructed Finance Minister Andrzej Domański to secure additional emergency funds, while the Minister for European Affairs is pursuing European Union financial assistance.
Prime Minister Tusk assured flood victims that the government is working to deploy additional resources, including military support, to mitigate the disaster’s impact. “We will not leave anyone behind,” Tusk said, emphasizing the government’s commitment to helping affected communities recover from the devastating floods.
Source: ISBnews
