“Staying at home in Groningen gives a double feeling of insecurity” Inland

“Houses have to be strengthened here because they are not safe because of the earthquakes. Forced sitting at home therefore gives many people in Groningen a double feeling of insecurity. In addition, repeated scientific research has shown that the slow motion disaster that unfolds here in Groningen has serious physical and mental consequences. Because of the feeling of insecurity, having to get your rights over and over again, reporting damage, etc. People are going through it. ”

Van der Knoop says that the decisiveness that the cabinet is now showing in the corona crisis in Groningen is being missed. “The cabinet’s decisiveness is in stark contrast to its policy in Groningen, which also concerns health and safety. The insecurity at home in Groningen is hardly combated. ”

“It is an ongoing battle between the region and The Hague for money. The strengthening of the houses in Groningen would start in 2013. We are 7 years later and less than 4% of the houses have been strengthened. At this rate, we have been working on this for at least 100 years. Is unsafety acceptable after all? “

The Groninger Soil Movement has started the action: #FakkelvoorGroningen pass it on! to draw attention to the earthquakes.

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