Zaragoza will send two UAPO units to cover the Aragonese contingent in Catarroja this Sunday.

La Alcaldesa de Zaragoza, Natalia Chueca, Following the devastating effects of DANA, it has called an emergency meeting this Saturday to address the needs of solidarity with the Community of Valencia. In this meeting, which took place with the participation of the Advisor to the Presidency, Angel Lorenin, the Advisor for Citizen Participation, Alfonso Mendoza, and the officials of the Zaragoza Fire Service and the Local Police, emergency measures were shown, and the city will support the affected areas.

Chueca ha anuncio que This Sunday, two units of the Local Police Support Unit (UAPO) will be sent to Catarrojaa neighborhood that suffered great damage due to floods. “At this critical time, it is essential that we have the resources available to help those most in need,” the mayor said, stressing the importance of interagency cooperation in emergencies.

Since the beginning of the crisis, the City Council of Zaragoza has ensured that it is in constant contact with the Council of Valencia and the Generalitat, “ofreciendo ayuda desde el primer momento”. Chueca recalled that only 24 hours after the disaster, ten bombers, accompanied by rescue dogs and divers, were dispatched to the area for emergency assistance. “Zaragoza was the first city to make the media available to help the Valencian Community”. ha señalado la regidora.

During the meeting, additional appeals to the authorities of the Community of Valencia were also discussed. Chueca stated that more resources and personnel will be coordinated according to the emerging demands in the field.

In this context, the regidora announced that “two units of the UAPO will be sent to protect the resources and materials deployed in the area”, following the requests received from the Aragon Executive during the meeting. Reinforcement to the media sent by the Gobierno de Aragón this Saturday.

“The goal is to ensure that all media sent reach their destination and are used effectively. We work to ensure that the aid we send is timely and appropriate to the needs of the land,” Chueca said.

The Mayor concluded by reaffirming the Zaragoza City Council's commitment to continuing cooperation and coordinating efforts to support communities affected by DANA. “Estamos juntos en esto, y nuestra mission es que la help llegue de manera eficaz a quienes más necesitas la”expressed.

Donations

During the meeting, the mayor informed about the collection of emergency supplies at the Zaragoza shelter. In the last hours, They collected 50 pallets of essential products such as water, milk and food No hygiene products, this covers the city of Valencia. “Tomorrow we will resume donations immediately,” Chueca added.

In addition, a donation channel for citizens through Bizum and a bank account was opened in cooperation with Ibercaja, which raised more than 153,000 euros in two days. “It is impressive to see how the people of Zaragoza have mobilized to help. This Saturday they collected 50 pallets“, ha affirmado la alcaldesa, emphasizing the commitment of the community before the tragedy.