If anything positive can be taken from a disaster, like the one that Spain is experiencing these days after the passage of DANA, it is the numerous demonstrations of solidarity with those affected that are manifested in all parts of the national geography. Castile-La Mancha, one of the regions most affected by the effects of the storm, is no exception and almost all municipalities of the autonomous community, as well as other institutions, are setting up checkpoints. collection of clothing, materials of all kinds, drinks and non-perishable foods to be able to reach devastated areas.
One of them is the Albacete Town Hallwhich will launch this Saturday a campaign to collect food and hygiene and cleaning items to help people affected by the effects of the floods in Valencia. This was announced by Mayor, Manuel Serranoafter interviews with the Local Police and the Civil Protection Volunteers Group, to start the collection system within the planned deadlines from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Albacete exhibition center (access via Puerta de Hierros).
In the capital Ciudad Realthe municipality has also launched a solidarity system for emergency aid under the coordination of the Department of Social Services and with the collaboration of Civil Protection volunteers. As the council reports, anyone who wants to contribute something can do so. this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the San Juan de Ávila social centerlocated on Guadalajara street, number 9.
The device, they report, focuses on the collection of materials and basic products for people affected by DANA, such as water, milk, fruit juices, cold meats, sandwich bread, cans of tuna, canned goods, personal and household cleaning items, diapers. and tampons. Ciudad Real City Hall joins the initiative promoted by FEMP (Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces)which seeks to channel the aid and donations of materials and resources that they collect.
He the mayor of Ciudad Real, Francisco Cañizaresassures that his city is “a city of solidarity” and launches the following appeal for the collaboration of the inhabitants of Ciudad Real: “Let us demonstrate our open and supportive nature, and even more in humanitarian aid situations with those affected, and contribute thus to alleviate the difficult situation in whoever they find. From town hall, we will coordinate aid and thus provide a united and organized response to deal with this tragedy.
In the province of Ciudad Real, another of the most important municipalities, Tomelloso, also mobilized and once again showed its solidarity, overflowing in a few hours the facilities that Caritas had set up for the collection of top quality goods. and products intended for Letur and affected areas of Valencia. In these first hours of the start of the campaign, the arrival of neighbors who come to Tordesillas Street to collaborate in this campaign organized by the Town Hall, Caritas and Civil Protection is incessant.
From the Tomelloso town hall The emphasis is on “sincere thanks for expressions of solidarity to neighbors, volunteers and businesses who collaborate massively in the campaign and now, above all, we also ask for boxes to store everything that arrives”.
The collection time was established from this Friday and Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. non-stop, and Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. In addition, they are asking for help to see if there are other vans or trucks that would like to join the convoy that will leave the city on Sunday afternoon and Monday bound for Letur and Valencia.
Of course, they ask you not to bring extra clothes or blankets, but to bring non-perishable food, shovels, rakes or large brushes. Although vehicles from Argamasilla de Alba, Membrilla and Tomelloso will participate, those from the municipality itself and others from some companies that have already offered, forecasts indicate that more will be needed, according to the organizers.
Other smaller municipalities are also joining this wave of solidarity. In the case of the province of Guadalajara, the Cabanillas del Campo Town Hall is organizing this weekend, from Friday to Sunday, an urgent collection of essential goods, which will be sent to the municipalities of Valencia most affected by the terrible storms of recent days.
The delivery and receipt schedule for products is this Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. On the other hand, the Cabanillero town hall appeals to individuals and companies in the municipality who can lend the municipality the following tools to facilitate logistical work these days: pallets, cardboard support for pallets, plastic film for strapping of pallets, adhesive tape to seal boxes. and manual pallet trucks.
