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You may be able to make a withdrawal! After Rio Grande do Sul, the state of Santa Catarina is now facing the consequences of heavy rains and flooding. In response, Representative Ana Paula Lima (PT) submitted a request to the Civil House for the release of the emergency FGTS withdrawal.
Workers contribute part of their salaries to the Service Time Guarantee Fund (FGTS). Thus, they have the possibility of accessing this amount in certain circumstances, such as after dismissal without just cause or during emergencies.
Therefore, the emergency FGTS withdrawal becomes available when workers face natural disasters, such as heavy rains, flooding, landslides, or strong winds.
How is the release of the emergency FGTS withdrawal carried out?
Caixa Econômica Federal administers the Fund's payments. Therefore, it makes the emergency FGTS withdrawal payments. However, the release only occurs for municipalities that the government has officially declared to be in a state of emergency or calamity.
In this way, workers in these affected areas can withdraw funds from their active and inactive accounts, with a limit of R$ 6,220. Caixa announces daily which municipalities have been added to this list. It is worth noting that there is a specific period for workers to request this withdrawal.
Workers can request the emergency FGTS withdrawal through the FGTS app (available for Android and iOS). Just follow these steps: Open the app > Go to “My Withdrawals” > Click “Other Withdrawal Situations” > Select “Public Calamity” > Choose the municipality > Click “Continue” > Choose how you want to receive the money > Send the required documentation.
Two cities are already on the list
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Currently, two cities in Santa Catarina are eligible for the emergency FGTS withdrawal: Caxambu do Sul and Garuva. However, more municipalities are expected to be added to the list during the week. For residents of these cities, the deadlines for withdrawing the funds are 11/12 and 20/11, respectively.
