Cabildo de la Palma finalizes procedures to sign a cooperation agreement with Visocan, an entity dependent on the Government of the Canary Islands, for the acquisition, management, promotion and exploitation of subsidized housing in La Palma for the benefit of affected persons Giving And Family by the Volcano.”
This was reported by the Minister of Social Affairs, Nieves Hernández, who recalls that one of Cabildo’s main priorities is the recovery of the affected infrastructure on the island, but above all, guaranteeing the safety and effective rehabilitation of affected individuals and families . Their access to decent, safe and quality housing.
With this aim, he said in a statement, this cooperation agreement has been proposed, even though Cabaldo does not have powers in housing matters, “but it is more appropriate given the situation that the island continues to experience and the short time for which What is needed is immediate action but also in the medium and long term.
In this regard, it indicates that the houses will be leased on behalf of Cabildo, “and will be made available to individuals or families registered in the Single Registry who have been affected by the volcanic eruption, and who have lost their only and habitual home Or it is impossible to reach them.
The purpose of this agreement is to construct a residential building, as well as to acquire a development of unfinished houses located on the island to make them available to the affected people.
The counselors state that “our priority has been and is the well-being of Palmeros, and we will not stop working to activate the necessary equipment for this.”
It also reminds that Cabildo de la Palma has committed the amount committed for the loss of the first house with a payment of 10,000 euros to those affected and 450,000 euros for the acquisition of various technical aids and the adaptation of the habitual residence of the people themselves. Funds have been provided. To assist in returning or adopting them to their homes in case of disabilities or dependents affected by the La Palma volcano.
