On March 14 and 15, parts of Tuscany were affected by flooding after a month’s rain fell in just one day. Florence was largely unaffected, compared to the surrounding towns of Sesto Fiorentino and Rufina, which were among the worst hit, as well as a section of the highway between Florence and Livorno, which has since reopened.
A state of emergency has been announced by the president of the Tuscany Region, Eugenio Giani, as Tuscans clear out their homes and businesses with the help of Italy’s civil protection organizations and volunteer associations.
Here are a few ways to help Tuscany after the floods. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
Rufina
Head to the town hall in Rufina (via Piave 5) to join the volunteer effort. For more information, join the WhatsApp channel here.
Donate to the fundraising campaign to buy new equipment for Rufina’s schools. IBAN: IT77B0103038040000000638949, recipient “RACCOLTA FONDI SCUOLE ALLUVIONATE RUFINA” and reason for the bank transfer “Eventi alluvionali 14.03.2025”.
Grati Winery needs volunteers to help clear 10 hectares of vineyards, which have been wrecked when the River Sieve burst its banks between Pontassieve and Rufina. The vines are part of the picturesque local scenery in the Chianti Rufina area. Volunteers can park at the former Casellina restaurant along via Colognolese and walk down through the vineyards towards the river from 8am daily. You’ll need wellington boots, gloves and chainsaws, if you have them. Call Cristiana 338 7006571, Carlotta 392 0823007 or Costanza 338 1264943 for more information. The winery also has a fundraising campaign here.
Sesto Fiorentino
Donate to the fundraising campaign to help business and individuals affected by flooding in Sesto Fiorentino. IBAN: IT03Z0103038100000004500094 and reason for the bank transfer “DONAZIONE FONDO ALLAGAMENTI”.
Scarperia + San Piero
Donate to the fundraising campaign to help business and individuals affected by flooding in the Mugello. IBAN: IT04G0832505473000000221610 and reason for the bank transfer “RACCOLTA FONDI ALLUVIONE”.
