The Minister of Defense, Margarita Roblesclarified this Saturday that in an emergency situation, the job of the EMU, in particular, and the Armed Forces, in general, is to rescue people and save lives, “don’t take photos”. The minister responded to certain residents of the municipalities affected by DANA who criticized the fact that they had arrived in the previously determined localities. influencers than the military. Margarita Robles accompanied the head of the EMU, Lieutenant General Javier Marcos, in an appearance before the media after the meeting of the Crisis Committee to monitor the effects of DANA: “In case of emergency, we go to the rescue, to save lives, He’s not just going to take a photo. To save lives, it is necessary to reach places equipped with machines and, of course, from the first minute, EMU had the appropriate machines,” Robles said.
Minister Margarita Robles stressed the importance of the use of drones and helicopters which made it possible to rescue people and recover bodies compared to those who “just go take a photo”, who he said saved lives.
For his part, Marcos asked the influencers how they arrivedalthough he clarified that the law prohibits entry into an emergency zone without authorization from the technical director of the emergency.
During these famous days and influencers visited the areas of Valencia affected by DANA,UME which devastated more than 70 towns on October 29. Some went to take photos and others to help those affected by DANA. Among them, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Paz Padilla, Miguel Bernardeau, the singer Aitana, the presenter Sonia Ferrer and Tamara Falcó’s husband, Íñigo Onieva, stand out.
Among the influencers which have been criticized, underlines Marina Barrial, who shared her trip to Valencia as well as a reflection on the importance of getting vaccinated. The young woman posted a publication on her social networks in which she explains that she was vaccinated to visit Valencia safely.
“I finally got vaccinated. Tomorrow I leave for Valencia”
Valencia is not the Congo. You do not need to get vaccinated before traveling. Even if you are going to hand out food, take photos with your “DANA look” or pick up debris. No.pic.twitter.com/iumhaFNPLa
– Saturated nurse 🫀 (@EnfrmraSaturada) November 8, 2024
Among Internet users, the comments of the famous Saturated Nurse stand out: “Valencia is not the Congo. You do not need to get vaccinated before traveling. Even if you’re going to hand out food, take photos with your DANA look or pick up debris. No.” He adds, regarding last-minute volunteers: “If you need a vaccine, there is no point in getting it the day before the trip.”
DANA deaths rise to 225
The death toll from DANA stands at 225, according to the latest official government data. Of the total deaths, 217 occur in the Valencian Community, seven in Castile-La Mancha and one in Andalusia. In total, 225 autopsies were carried out. The victims have been identified and 209 bodies have already been handed over to their families. The armed forces carried out 1,783 missions and, among other tasks, they support the detection of toxic gases in the collectors of the sewer network and 617 garages and basements were inspected.
