DR ‹ › The launch of the support and assistance program for residents affected by the floods in the provinces of Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Kacem, and Sidi Slimane is part of a comprehensive and immediate response to the exceptional situation, an authorized source said on Wednesday. The program provides direct financial aid of up to 6,000 dirhams per affected household. Eligibility is strictly regulated and limited to officially identified neighborhoods and villages. Authorities verify that families were actually residing in the affected areas and were effectively evacuated during the floods, based on available official data. To receive the aid, the head of the household must send an SMS with identification details to 1212, allowing authorities to check eligibility under the approved procedure. Safeguards have been put in place to prevent duplicate payments and ensure that each family benefits only once. The source noted that many requests submitted via 1212 did not meet the required criteria. A significant number of applications have already been processed, with payments starting this week. Authorities remain mobilized to review the remaining requests as quickly and efficiently as possible. In parallel, local committees have been set up in each affected municipality to assess damage to homes and small businesses, as well as cases of fully collapsed houses. These committees are conducting field inspections based on clear criteria, including confirming evacuations, identifying homes that were flooded, determining construction types, and listing small businesses damaged by floodwaters. The committees bring together local authorities, elected officials, security services, and representatives from the trade, industry, and housing sectors. They will prepare individual reports for each case, applying strict verification standards and thorough on-site assessments.
