The DANA caused this October 30 floods never seen before in Valencia and, so far, a hundred deaths that make the effects of the storm one of the worst tragedies that the community has experienced in its history.
The images are terrifying and it is hard to live in the community next door and see them with your hands crossed.
For this reason, we tell you about some initiatives that have been launched to help those affected by the floods of the DANA in Valencia.
Donations
There are several entities that have opened donation lines to help those affected.
Red Cross
Spanish Red Cross has set up several channels to receive donations: its official website, a toll-free phone line (900104971), Bizum (33512) and an SMS service (send “AYUDA” to 38092) that donates 6 euros. These donations will serve its operations, as the organization is actively involved in rescue operations, managing shelters for those affected and collaborating in the restoration of damaged areas.
Valencia Food Bank
The Mestalla stadium, Valencia CF’s home ground, has become a collection center. Currently, volunteers from the Valencia Food Bank are receiving donations of food and basic necessities at the entrance to the stadium. From outside Valencia, financial donations can be made on their website.
Caritas
Caritas has launched an initiative to channel aid to its headquarters in Valencia and Albacete, working in coordination with the municipal authorities of Valencia. Those interested in collaborating can make transfers to the accounts designated for the “EMERGENCIA DANA VALENCIA” at Caixa Popular and Caixabank.
The accounts are for EMERGENCIA DANA VALENCIA Caixa Popular: ES19 3159 0078 5716 6338 6025 and Caixabank: ES02 2100 8734 6113 0064 8236. Full details are available on the organization’s website.
Donations through banks
Several banks have set up platforms to collect donations for the emergency, publicized through their websites and social networks.
Collection of shovels, blankets and basic necessities
In Barcelona, organizations such as Estudiants pel Canvi and Revuelta have organized a collection of products. It is at Diputació 429 street from 10 am to 6 pm, and donors are asked to bring shovels, blankets, non-perishable food, water, clothes and basic necessities.
Convoy of volunteers
The entity Associació per a la Participació Política (APPCAT) is organizing a convoy of volunteers to come to Valencia to help. They will charter a bus that will leave Barcelona on Friday November 1st and return on November 3rd. The convoy will be coordinated with the local authorities of Horta Sud to carry out the aid tasks.
To register for the convoy, please go to the initiative’s website, where financial donations are also accepted.
Help from other communities
Many initiatives have been launched in Valencia to coordinate aid, from food donations to volunteering to help pets. See all the ways to help in Valencia in this article.
Madrid has also organized all kinds of initiatives that you can check in this article.