More than 200 dead, thousands missing and homes and businesses destroyed. It is the chilling scenario that leaves the worst DANA of the century in Spain. Valencia is the most affected province. The emergency services work tirelessly and numerous volunteers are moving to towns such as Paiporta, Sedaví, Alfafar, Catarroja, Utiel… to help all the people who have lost absolutely everything.
© Getty ImagesSolidarity is leaving images as impressive as this one, that of thousands of people accessing the City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia to be coordinated and that their help reaches those affected in the best possible way.
© Getty ImagesBefore leaving on buses to different points, lVolunteers receive masks and gloves, since stagnant water is a source of infections. When they arrive in the most affected areas, Civil Protection explains to them what tasks they must carry out. The main thing is to clean the streets of mud and debris, as well as deliver water, food, clothing or hygiene items to the victims.
© Getty Images“You are being a great example, a great explosion of solidarity, a reference in that great movement of support for everything that is being experienced at the moment,” said the regional president, Carlos Mazón. “We still need you,” he assured.
© Getty ImagesGiven the magnitude of the catastrophe, Caritas Valencia It has been made available to the public administrations for everything that may be required of it. At this time, the entity is coordinating with the Valencia City Council in order to support the people who have been housed in L’Alqueria del Basket and in the Pechina Municipal Complex. Likewise, it is working to support the parish Caritas in the most affected areas so that they can care for the affected people.
© Getty ImagesCaritas Albacetefor its part, is present in Letur through its parish team, providing immediate response to affected people and families, in coordination with emergency services and the City Council. “The situation is very complex, access to the town is complicated, and it is necessary to work in coordination so that all the resources that we can make available to the affected people arrive in the most effective way possible,” said Rosa García, director of Cáritas Diocesana de Albacete.
© Getty ImagesHow can we collaborate?
The families affected by the worst floods of the century in Valencia and Albacete need us and we can all collaborate to the best of our ability through Caritas website or in the following accounts or bizum.
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