Since October 29, Spain, and more particularly the eastern part of the peninsula, has been facing one of the most catastrophic natural episodes in recent decades: passing a DANA (Isolated High Level Depression) which caused significant human and environmental damage in several regions.
It caused the death of 205 people at the time of publication of these lines.has impacted the lives of thousands of residents and affected the infrastructure of many cities. The weather phenomenon not only caused flooding and river overflows in parts of the Valencian Community, it also caused damage in Andalusia, Murcia and Castile-La Mancha.
Faced with the magnitude of the events, both organizations and citizens have dedicated themselves to helping survivors, relatives of missing people and those affected, in one way or another, by DANA. Example of this: cHundreds of people carrying food and water, but above all shovels and brooms, crossed this Thursday the pedestrian bridge which connects Valencia to its district of La Torre, the most affected in the capital.
How can we contribute, on an individual level, to this help?
Emergency numbers
The Generalitat Valenciana has allowed a helpline for relatives of missing people for the storm: 900 365 112.
112 remains the emergency telephone number. The Red Cross has set up a free number, 900 104 971, for those who wish to make a transfer by telephone.
Psychological care
Psychologists and Psychologists Without Borders have also opened a telephone line for all those concerned. You can call 960 450 230.
Several insurers have set up psychological help lines. Among them: Mutua Madrileña (91 503 64 15), Mapfre (918 366 279), Allianz (900 101 92), AXA (900 901 282), Generali (900 300 600), Reale (900 455 900), West (900 110,200), Abanca Seguros (900,815,140) and Zurich (900,104,936).
Administrative help
The Valence Notary School has launched a free notary assistance service for those concerned. They can count on a service for searching, issuing and issuing copies of public deeds for their properties. Your email is: affecteddana@valencia.notariado.org
A human river of solidarity overflows from the Valencian district of La Torre.
EFE
blood donation
It is possible to donate blood for survivors in different neighborhoods of Valencia: in the Luis Vives Institute of Valencia (Calle de from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.).
Donation of clothing and products
The Spanish Federation of Food Banks (Fesbal) has launched the shipment of food and basic products to the affected provinces, in addition to an account number to collect funds that will be used to purchase supplies: ES34 2100 6106 8813 0126 8072. The federation and its 54 associated banks began this work after activating the Emergency Committee.
It is also possible to perform a gift of clothing and necessary products for those affected in different parts of the community: in Torrent (Calle del Sol, 1), in Riba-roja de Túria (Calle Metge Fleming, 2) and in Valencia (Calle San Juan Bosco, 48).
In Madrid, Objects such as shovels, buckets, non-perishable foods, water, basic necessities and clothing are collected, both in Lucas Mallada Street, 1, room 2, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and in Segundo de Mata Street (at the station). de Renfe de Pozuelo de Alarcón). Civil Protection and the Collado Mediano Town Hall organized a collection of emergency humanitarian aid for those affected with the collaboration of Collado Solidario.
In Barcelona, Estudiantes pel Canvi launched a product collection at 429 Diputación Street. Likewise, the entity Associació per a la Participació Política (APPCAT) organized a convoy of volunteers.
Welcome centers
Those affected have the possibility to go to different reception centersactivated in different parts of the Valencian Community: the La Petxina Complex (Paseo de la Petxina, 42, Valencia), at the Requena Theater (Calle De Las Cruces, 5, Requena) and the Hotel El Tollo (Calle Altos San Agustín, Utiel).
In Mislata, the town hall has allowed the Quint pavilion to accommodate those affected, in Benetússer there is an emergency point at the CEIP Blasco Ibáñez, in Paterna the municipal pavilion of the Sports City of Paterna has been made available , among others.
Animal shelters have also been set up. The Refugio de María has a hotline for any questions or emergencies, 662 681 799. It is located at 13, Calle Jordi de Sant Jordi.
The Hospital Veterinary Clinic of the CEU Cardenal Herrera University (HCV CEU) offers shelter for dogs, cats and exotics within the hospital facilities to the extent of its possibilities and veterinary care is available for animals from the shelters concerned and people injured. It is also a collection point for food, blankets, sheets, baby carriers, medicines, etc. for the shelters concerned.
Financial donations
The Red Cross opened a bank account to whom donations can be sent (ES44 0049 0001 5321 1002 2225).
You can also make a donation via this section of the association’s website: Finally, there is the possibility of making a Bizum, by number 33512.
Caritas It also made it possible to activate two accounts (ES19 3159 0078 5716 6338 6025 and ES02 2100 8734 6113 0064 8236), as well as a Bizum number, 38026. “Donations will allow entities to acquire what is necessary at any time depending on needs. , both current and future,” according to the entity.
World Central Cuisine (WCK)the organization “which uses the power of food to feed communities and strengthen economies around the world,” also offers the opportunity to donate. Those carried out through this link implemented by Cruz Sánchez de Lara, vice president of EL ESPAÑOL, editor-in-chief of Magas and Enclave ODS and ambassador of the organization, will help those affected. WCK is already working on collaboration with the Emergency Coordination Center.
This November 1st, The organization has set up a blanket collection point (they need 500/1000 blankets) at 22 Zurbano Street in Madrid.
Many protectors asked for helpamong them, Adopta Valencia, Asociación Gatos Ribarroja del Turia, Residencia Canina Cencaval and Protectora K Project. They need shelter, as well as pet beds, food, sheets and towels.
In addition, BIOPARC, in collaboration with the Clinical Veterinary Hospital of the CEU Cardenal Herrera University (HCV CEU), has organized an action to allow people who want to help to do so in a coordinated way in Valencia, without traveling .
