Campi Flegrei, how to request an inspection for earthquake damage

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Following the recent seismic shocks in the Phlegraean Fields, the citizens of the municipalities of Naples, Bacoli and Pozzuoli can request a usability inspection to check for any structural damage to buildings. The checks, carried out by specialized technicians, allow the safety of homes to be assessed and are essential to obtain any support measures. Let's see how to proceed to submit the request and what methods are available.

Habitability checks: who can request them and how

The checks of post-earthquake usability They concern exclusively seismic events starting from 13 March 2025. To obtain an inspection, it is necessary to complete and send the IPP (First Opinion Request) form to the specific email addresses for each municipality:

City of Naples:
- cocnapoli@comune.napoli.it
- protection.civile@pec.comune.napoli.it
City of Bacoli:
- requestsopralluogoaedes@comune.bacoli.na.it
- ufficioprotocollo@pec.comune.bacoli.na.it
City of Pozzuoli:
- protection.civile@comune.pozzuoli.na.it
- prot.civile@pec2.comune.pozzuoli.na.it

In case of immediate danger, you can contact the directly Firefighters at number 115.

Vulnerability Checks: What They Are and How to Access Them

In parallel with the habitability inspections, a Extraordinary plan for the analysis of seismic vulnerability of buildings in the municipalities of Pozzuoli, Bacoli and Naples. This initiative, foreseen by thearticle 2 of Legislative Decree 140/2023, allows buildings to be classified into vulnerability bands, independently of the effects of recent earthquakes.

Checks may be requested until the 31 August 2025 and are free. Citizens can submit the application through the platform instances.protezionecivile.gov.it or by contacting CAF and municipal offices, Including:

City of Bacoli:
- CAF Olympic, viale Olimpico 42
- CAF Silced Patronato Inpas, via William Shakespeare 19
- CAF – SPI CGIL, via Roma 73
City of Pozzuoli:
- CAF UCI, via Celle 5 (Annunziata – Artiaco area)
- CGIL, via Mazzini 35 (Pozzuoli center area)
- Other CAF in the Monterusciello and Toiano-Arcofelice area
City of Naples:
- Municipality X, via Acate 65

Where to find more information

To consult the Official map of the intervention areas and to know the level of vulnerability of your home, you can visit the portal of the Civil protection at the link: https://mappe.protezionecivile.gov.it/

Beware of scams: how to spot fake technicians

In recent days, there have been reports of scam attempts by individuals posing as home inspection technicians.

How to protect yourself from scams?

Always verify the identity of the technicians, requesting an identification card and checking their presence in the official registers.
Don't open the door to strangers, especially if they insist or do not provide clear explanations.
Be wary of suspicious phone calls, where an appointment is requested without a prior request.
Do not accept payment proposals, since official inspections are free.
Report to law enforcement immediately any scam attempts or suspicious people in the area.