Previously it was estimated that around 42 homes would have access to the grants
Town council session held last Thursday, November 4
Sofía Medeles (Ajijic, Jal.)- Only nine homes will have access to the State Fund for Natural Disasters (FOEDEN), it was announced in the last municipal council session, held on Thursday, November 4.
During the meeting, both the municipal president, Alejandro Aguirre Curiel, and the general secretary, Lilia Alvarado Macias, explained that only two types of support were available: rebuilding damage to infrastructure for two homes, and replacing damaged household goods in seven homes.
A few hours after the landslide in west Ajijic, the municipal government issued a communiqué in which they estimated the number of affected homes at a total of 159, of which 61 had total structural damage and loss of household goods.
More recently, Aguirre stated that only approximately 42 homes would be eligible for FOEDEN resources, according to the state civil protection report, but the state only approved 9 homes..
The amount approved for those that suffered structural damage was $541,111 pesos, of which the state would contribute 50% and the municipality the other 50%; while the damage to household goods is $209,187 pesos, where 80% would be provided by the state and the rest (20%) by the municipality.
Likewise, Secretary General Lilia stated that the required information has already been sent to the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), which, in approximately five working days, will have an answer on the grant rules and how resources will be sent to those affected.
Regarding the number of houses approved for the fund, the municipal trustee, Gamaliel Soto, commented: «It is not the only mechanism where the damage suffered by the people can be reimbursed; it is only one of ways to access funding. We e will seek support for more victims, including individuals and organized commerce […] it is up to the government to deal with the resources it has.»
The municipal council of civil protection ratified the agreements and approved the formation of the emergency committee during the session of October 6th. President Aguirre added that they have not ceased providing food supplies and visiting damaged sites, and commented that from the moment of the incident that occurred on October 5th, they have worked with more than 100 people; he also thanked the generous support of civilians. Finally, the item to access the aforementioned resources was approved.
Translated by Kerry Watson
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