He King Felipe VI has given instructions to his Household Security Service and the Royal Guard to place all necessary and available troops at the disposal of the Government of Pedro Sanchez to help in areas affected by DANA, which has so far left more than 90 deaths and several missing. The Head of State requested that these troops be placed at the service of “the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defense to collaborate in the tasks accomplished by the state security forces and organs and the Military Emergency Unit (UME)”, as Zarzuela reports.
In addition, a black ribbon covers the website of the Royal House and the national flag that presides over the offices of the House of the King at the Zarzuela Palace is at half mast, in accordance with the three days of national mourning decreed by the Sánchez executive.
The national flag that presides over the rooms of the House of HM the King at the Zarzuela Palace flies at half-mast in accordance with Royal Decree 1117/2024, of October 30, which declares official mourning on the occasion of the floods caused by DANA. . pic.twitter.com/Vgu0WNS8iV
— House of HM the King (@CasaReal) October 31, 2024
This Wednesday, King Felipe VI presented his condolences to the families of the victims of DANA, whose devastation has so far caused more than 90 deaths and according to official data provided by the authorities of the Valencian Community, Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia. This storm became the worst cold snap of the century. The Head of State underlined, from the Gando air base (Gran Canaria), the importance of there being “no limitation of means” for those who served in the disaster.
The monarch was to attend the SIRIO 2024 exercise carried out by the Air and Space Force, but assured to maintain permanent contact with the authorities and regional presidents. Carlos Mazon, Emiliano García-Page And Juanma Morenoas well as with the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and with the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande Marlaska.
“No media limitations”
He also maintained contact by videoconference “from the Gando air base to have direct knowledge” more formalized and detailed of what is happening. » Felipe VI wanted to show his concern about the consequences of DANA, which will still cause problems in a large part of the country.
“The essential is to express one’s condolences and sadness for so much loss of human life”, underlined the monarch, regretting that the information received could not be “complete” and that the scale of the storm could be greater. Queen Letizia also presented her condolences to “all affected families who have lost loved ones and who, in some cases, still do not know what happened to some of their loved ones.”
The Head of State underlined with particular interest the importance of not having “no media limitations” for “all those who work” to reduce the effects of the storm. “All the resources of the Autonomous Communities, the State, the UME, the Armed Forces, the emergency services, the Fire Brigade… In short, everyone works and the important thing is to let them work, to let them do what they know how to do well and in a coordinated way, and that they have no limitation of means,” he added.
Sorry for the latest news regarding DANA. Our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the more than 50 people who died.
Strength, encouragement and all the support needed for all those affected.
Our closest message and gratitude to the local authorities and…
— House of HM the King (@CasaReal) October 30, 2024
Despite everything, Felipe VI maintained that what really gives him peace of mind right now is knowing “that the work is being done.” with all available means to help people affected by DANA.
