Reimbursement for damages due to disasters

Does your company suffer damage as a result of a disaster? You may be eligible for support under the Reimbursement for damages due to disasters Act (Wet tegemoetkoming schade bij rampen, Wts, in Dutch). However, this reimbursement is only available if the national government declares the Wts applicable to the disaster. The government will then appoint an executive body to implement the measure.

Conditions for reimbursement

The Wts is meant for both citizens and entrepreneurs, as well as foundations and associations. Among other things, the following conditions apply:

• You can only apply for reimbursement for material damages that could not be insured and were not preventable.
• You cannot receive other reimbursements for the damages.
• You have taken sufficient measures to prevent or limit the damage or the costs.
• First the extent of the damage must be determined by a professional (appraisal).

Please note that a reimbursement does not mean damages will be fully compensated.

How to apply?

This scheme is closed. You can only apply for a reimbursement for damages due to disasters if the Dutch government declares the Wts applicable to the disaster. At that point, the government will appoint an executive agency to which you can apply for a reimbursement.