Campelles Advises Residents on Wind Damage and Insurance Claims
The Campelles Town Council organizes a talk with experts to help residents process claims for damages caused by the strong winds on March 15.
By Pere Roca Soler
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Image of a broken tree branch on a village street, symbolizing wind damage.
The Campelles Town Council has organized an informative session for its residents, featuring experts in insurance and forest management, to address the extensive damage caused by the intense winds on March 15.
The strong gusts of wind severely affected several areas of the Ripollès region, with Campelles being one of the most impacted municipalities. Significant damage was reported in both forests and private properties within the urban center, prompting the council to offer support to its citizens.
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"The day after, when we were taking photographs of the consequences of the wind, we saw that it would become very complicated, and we thought that the residents would feel very alone with the procedures, which is why we decided to seek out different actors from different fields who could advise them on the process of dealing with the damages that is now beginning."
Residents with gardens suffered the loss of trees and shrubs, and are now in the process of quantifying the damage for their insurance claims. Despite this, doubts persist regarding coverage and the steps to follow, as explained by Albert Sauret, an affected resident.
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"From there, I filed the claim with the insurance company, they sent the appraiser, and I am waiting for the appraiser's valuation. I have submitted estimates of what I have been told I need to do."
Concurrently, the Consortium of Natural Interest Areas of Ripollès (CEINR) has been tasked with assessing the damage to public forests, aiming to salvage fallen timber through auctions. This task is urgent, as the arrival of summer dries out the wood and reduces its value. The scale of the damage is considerable, with approximately 400 hectares of public forests affected across the region.
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"I have already completed the entire appraisal and valuation process, with difficulty, because the accesses were cut off. We have submitted all documents to the town councils and the Department, and soon, within this week, we expect the extraordinary harvesting permits, which is the order given to us by the competent body, to begin."
The CEINR urges patience, as the recovery process will be slow, considering this was one of the most intense windstorms recorded in the region. Experts warn that aid for both homes and forests will take time to arrive.
