Storms Spain
Spanish Red Cross volunteers are working day and night to support those affected by the massive floods in southeastern Spain. Valencia was hit especially hard, but the regions of Andalucía, Castilla la Mancha and Murcia also had to deal with large amounts of water. More than 200 people have already died and many are still missing.
Intervention teams are active in the field, providing first aid to victims. The Spanish Red Cross was thus already able to help more than 164,000 people. Furthermore, it already opened 15 shelters where some 2,000 people found shelter and others received psychosocial support. In addition, more than 88,000 meals, 2,500 blankets and 24,000 hygiene kits were also distributed.
How can you help?
Belgian Red Cross-Flanders makes a warm appeal to everyone who wants to support the victims of this natural disaster. Also help and make a donation to the account number BE53 0000 0000 5353 with the mention'Distressful weather Spain'.
Updates
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - Colleague Joris on Q-Music.
Colleague Joris speaking on 'Maarten & Dorothee' on Q-Music.
"At the moment we mainly recommend financial aid, because at this stage (of the disaster) it is the most efficient way. Right now a lot of people, including the Spanish Red Cross, are active on the ground. They are begging meals, blankets, doing (risk) communication action, charging cell phones.... "
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024: Five days after Spain's devastating rainfall, needs remain high.
Hundreds of teams from across Spain were mobilized in recent days to assist the affected population, including first aid teams, ambulances, psychosocial support and specialized Emergency Awareness and Information Teams (ESIS) providing information and assistance to victims. The material damage in the regions is enormous: roads and houses have been destroyed, and streets are still full of mud and debris. The Red Cross is providing volunteers with mouth masks and gloves, helping to make the streets safe and passable. The floods also caused severe damage to drinking water infrastructure, leaving many without access to potable water. The Spanish Red Cross is therefore also distributing hygiene kits and bottles of drinking water.
Meanwhile, ten emergency shelters are housing more than 3,000 people, and more than 60,000 meals have already been distributed to the affected population.
The Spanish Red Cross has already been able to support more than 121,000 people.
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024: Spanish Red Cross continues to work tirelessly
Teams and volunteers from the Spanish Red Cross continue to work tirelessly to help the many victims, including Sergio, a Red Cross volunteer from Algemesi. He went to visit several elderly people who had some difficulty walking and brought and them some water. A very emotional moment.
The Spanish Red Cross was already able to help more than 9,000 people.
