Nearly a decade after the earthquake, an ATER-owned building in Teramo has been declared uninhabitable, forcing twelve families to evacuate their homes on Via Arno. Alfredo Grotta, President of ATER Teramo, met with affected residents today, stating: “Following new and thorough inspections—prompted partly by tenant reports—the building must be vacated immediately.”
Recent seismic resistance analyses downgraded the structure’s classification from “habitable” to “uninhabitable.” Grotta acknowledged public concerns, noting: “We fully recognize that after nine years, this news raises serious questions, especially given residents’ repeated complaints. But this is not the time for assigning blame. Our priority is securing immediate housing for these families and launching renovation plans.”
ATER has alerted Teramo’s municipal authorities to the housing emergency. Should local solutions prove inadequate, the agency stands ready to provide twelve vacant apartments in Mosciano Sant’Angelo (Teramo). For families seeking alternatives, ATER formally inquired whether they qualify for the Hardship Housing Allowance (Cda)—which replaced the previous Cas scheme—despite the time elapsed since the disaster.
“We proactively addressed this municipal responsibility,” Grotta emphasized, “understanding the logistical challenges this evacuation poses for Teramo’s administration.”
“The priority now,” he concluded, “is protecting these families.”
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