Campania Region: One million for Pozzuoli's displaced residents. What does this mean?

La Campania region allocate 1 million euro for the population of Pozzuoli hit by the earthquake 31th JulyThe goal is to ensure immediate assistance to families subject to evacuation orders, with the first concrete measures to respond to the emergency in the Phlegraean Fields. Here's what the measures entail.

One million euros for evicted families

The main shock of 4.7 magnitudeThe earthquake, felt throughout the Phlegraean Fields and the city, necessitated the implementation of extraordinary measures. The Region decided to intervene immediately with its own funds, without waiting for the timeframes of ordinary procedures, to provide continued assistance to those forced to leave their homes following building stability checks.

The resources will be used to cover families' basic needs, pending the completion of the planned national interventions. As mentioned in the update on 4.7 magnitude earthquake felt in NaplesThe Campi Flegrei area has been experiencing a period of seismic activity for some time, requiring constant monitoring and preventive measures.

The advance contribution for independent accommodation

The first measure envisaged is the financing with regional resources of the CAS, the Contribution for Independent Accommodation, paid in advance of government measures.

What is CAS?

This is the contribution granted to those who, due to the uninhabitability of their home, must find independent accommodation, such as renting or staying with relatives, without access to emergency housing. The advance payment decided by the Region allows families in Pozzuoli to receive the necessary resources sooner, avoiding being left without support during the damage assessment and application processing.

For years, CAS has been one of the main tools for disaster relief, as explained in the guide to Contribution to Independent Accommodation in Naples, with beneficiaries, requirements and application procedures.

Hotel accommodation and use of the former Covid Residence

In addition to the financial contribution, the Campania Region has activated two assistance channels for the displaced:

• Temporary hospitality with the Framework Agreement with Federalberghi Campania, which provides beds in local accommodation facilities;
• Former Covid Residence at the Ospedale del Mare, structures already set up in the past for health emergencies and now converted to accommodate those who have had to leave their homes.

The facilities of the former Covid Residence are added to the reception areas already active in Naples after the earthquake, in a device coordinated by the regional Civil Protection in conjunction with the Municipality of Pozzuoli, the Prefecture and the Fire Brigade.

FAQ

Who is entitled to the Region's measures?

The families of Pozzuoli were the recipients of eviction orders after checks on the stability of the buildings, following the earthquake of 31th July.

How much is the allocation?

The Campania Region has allocated 1 million euro with its own funds, to cover initial needs while waiting for national interventions.

What is early CAS?

This is the Contribution for Independent Accommodation, paid in advance with regional resources: it is intended for those who need to find independent accommodation, whether rented or with relatives, because their home is uninhabitable.

Where can displaced people go without accommodation?

In the accommodation facilities of the Framework Agreement with Federalberghi Campania and in the former Covid Residence at the Ospedale del Mare, in addition to the reception areas already active in Naples.