It became very clear that, given the global disaster situation that Valencia was experiencing after the huge DANA on October 29, the Valencian Community did not need to ask for help. This follows from an indisputable fact: Since Thursday October 31, His Majesty the King has ordered -third day after DANA in Valencia- troops over which he has autonomy: nearly 250 members of the Royal Guard and the Security Service of the King’s Household are participating in the emergency operation by express order of Don Felipeas reported by Zarzuela.
Last Thursday, the King gave instructions to the Household Security and Royal Guard to make all necessary personnel available to the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defense to collaborate in the tasks carried out by the security forces and organizations in the areas of Valencia affected by DANA.
From this day 31, and in a staggered manner, In total, 195 royal guards were incorporated to the tasks of aid and support to Valencian society. This contingent was formed four maneuvering sections who work in the Valencia area affected by DANA in 24-hour shifts under tactical command of the EMUthey said from the Maison du Roi.
The same sources add that so far, members of the Royal Guard have intervened in the actions carried out in Utiel, Chiva and Picanya, which are among the localities most punished by DANA on October 29. According to Zarzuela, there are “maximum” collaboration both with the rest of the members of the security forces and with civilian organizations and institutions.
Members of the Royal Guard primarily carried out street cleaning and sanitation tasks, as well as removing property from homes and garages. Likewise, they also provide security enhancement and night surveillance functions in certain areas, reports Ep..
From Zarzuela they wanted to emphasize “the close collaboration with the residents of the houses and the communities of owners, whose description of the facilities is essential, in most casesfor the success of the task.
Concerning the Civil Guard personnel who work in the King’s Security Service, A total of 48 agents were sent to Valenciaamong which are found six divers, two dog handlers and four drone pilots. With them, 14 all-terrain vehicles, two equipment transport vans, two dogs and two drones were transported to the disaster areas.
On the other hand, from the King’s House, it was explained that following this deployment in response to the ravages of DANA, the solemn changing of the guard which is celebrated on the first Wednesday of each month at the Royal Palace of Madrid was canceled.
