Canary Islands Emergency Grant for Volcanic Eruption Impact

Background

• The Canary Islands government approved a second-round emergency grant of €34,841.
• The grant was awarded to Maria Victoria Déniz Motta.
• Purpose: To help her recover from economic setbacks caused by the ongoing volcanic eruptions in La Palma during the final quarter of 2022.

Context and Broader Measures

• The aid is part of a broader series of government measures designed to support local businesses and self-employed workers affected by the volcanic activity.
• The eruptions have extended over multiple years, causing sustained economic disruption.

Eligibility and Approval

• Despite initial delays, authorities confirmed Déniz Motta’s eligibility after correcting procedural oversights.
• Her economic distress is linked to the volcanic crisis and has been consistent.

Details of the Aid

• The grant covers lost income during her business inactivity in late 2022.
• Causes of inactivity include toxic emissions and other restrictions imposed by the eruption.

Impacts and Government Commitment

• This financial support underscores the government's ongoing commitment to aid those most affected.
• It demonstrates how successive emergency measures aim to address the long-lasting economic toll of the volcano.
• The volcanic activity has disrupted local livelihoods since 2021.

Benefits for Residents

• Provides vital relief to residents impacted by the eruptions.
• Helps stabilize their economic situation amidst a challenging environment.

"This aid provides vital relief, helping to stabilize their economic situation amidst a challenging environment."