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By Gemma Middleton •
Updated: 31 Oct 2024 • 22:32 • 3 minutes read
With the death toll already at 95 and dozens of people still missing after DANA devastated the Valencian region and severely affected other parts of Spain, charities are pulling together.
Many people have lost their homes and all their belongings, some have lost loved ones and others are waiting desperately for good news that those still trapped or missing will be found safe. Three days of national mourning also begins on October 31st. Unfortunately, experts predict that more rain may be on the way and DANA (also known as the gota fria ) is not over yet. Help is needed, and quickly, as travelling may become even more difficult if further rain arrives. So, the team at EWN would like to ask all our amazing readers to help in any way they can, if at all possible.
Collection points for clothes, blankets and food
Trying to help people stay dry and fed is a top priority. Clothes, blankets and food are in desperate need. These are the places that are currently collecting items and distributing them to those affected.
Please do not put yourself at risk in any way and only take donations if it is safe for you to do so.
Blood is needed for those who have been seriously injured
As so many people have been seriously injured, blood donations are desperately required. Due to the situation, hospitals need blood donations. For this reason, a special donation point has been set up at the Institut Luis Vives de Valencia.
Chiva is calling for help
Chiva, one of the worst small towns hit, are also in need. The entire town was flooded, and many houses became submerged underwater. They are trying to bring some normality back and need assistance to achieve that.
The Red Cross has set up special DANA charity accounts
If you are not local to the Valencian region, but would still like to help, The Red Cross has enabled different bank accounts so that donations can be made.
SMS: text HELP to 28092 to donate 1,20 €, 38088 to donate 3 € or 38092 to donate 6 €
Other Spanish Regions are also assisting Valencia
Solidarity has spread outside Valencia and there are already several localities that have opened collection points for shovels, buckets, food, water, clothing and necessities to send to those affected by the DANA.
Where to take it: C/ Segundo de Mata, Renfe Pozuelo (drop it off at the porter’s lodge)
Thank you to all EWN readers who help out in some way
The EWN team are sending love and thoughts to everyone affected by DANA. Thank you to everyone who is helping out in some way. But please remember, do not put yourself at risk and do not travel if it is not safe for you to do so.
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Written by
Gemma Middleton
Gemma is a content writer, teacher and screenwriter who has lived in Spain for 16 years. She’s now enjoying her time as an ’empty nester’
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