How to help the victims of DANA

The recent DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) has caused catastrophic flooding in Valencia, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread damage. As of November 4, 2024, reports indicate over 200 fatalities and numerous individuals still missing.

During this difficult time, our thoughts are with everyone impacted by this terrible event in our beloved Valencia. We extend our deepest condolences to the families who have suffered losses and our heartfelt support to those working tirelessly to recover their homes and locate missing loved ones.

To assist the victims, consider the following avenues:

Monetary Donations

Source: Valencia Plaza

Donations of Goods

Globexs office collection point

Globexs has established a collection point at the Globexs office (Calle Pintor Salvador Abril 35), where people can donate essential items. We invite all volunteers to bring the following items to the Globexs office between 09:00 and 14:00

• sanitary items: bleach, soap, diapers, toilet paper, wet towels, sanitary towels, gloves, masks

Blood Donations

The Centro de Transfusión de la Comunitat Valenciana has organized special blood donation drives to support hospitals operating at full capacity. For instance, a donation point was set up at the Instituto Luis Vives in Valencia, operating from 11:00 to 21:00.

Volunteering

If you're in the Valencia area and wish to volunteer, local authorities and organizations are coordinating efforts to manage the influx of assistance. It's recommended to contact official channels to ensure your help is directed where it's most needed.

Before contributing, verify the legitimacy of the organizations and ensure your donations align with the current needs of the affected communities.

Official channel

The Generalitat Valenciana has opened a webpage to channel the aid and donations to people affected by the DANA 2024 in the Region of Valencia. People are kindly requested to fill out a specific form here: https://presidencia.gva.es/es/somsolidaritat

The purpose of this form is to channel in an orderly manner the material aid for people and families affected by the recent DANA in the Valencian Community, according to the needs and demands of the local entities affected.

Useful links

• Generalitat Valencia official aid channel
• Weather forecasts
• Road traffic information
• City of Valencia
• Civil protection
• Plataforma del voluntariat de la comunitat Valenciana
• Caritas Valencia
• Red Cross

Phone number to report missing persons: 900 365 112

Belgian Consulate in Valencia

The Globexs office also house the Belgian Consulate in Valencia and is therefor a contact / meeting point for Belgians in the wider Valencia Region. the Belgian Consulate can be reached by

• email: consulbelvalencia@globexs.com
• tel: 0034 624 63 23 47
• twitter: @consulbel
• address: C/Pintor Salvador Abril 35, 46005 Valencia.
• Honorary Consul: Sr Lodewijk RM Cuypers.

At the Consulate we receive a lot of phone calls from Belgians and Belgian organizations offering their help, and asking what they can do. We are in touch with the official instances here in Valencia.  However, we kindly ask Belgian volunteers to get in touch with the General Consulate in Alicante by email (alicante@diplobel.fed.be) and to fill out the form on the website on Foreign Affairs.

Help from Belgium

Corneel Geerts Transportgroup

Corneel Geerts Transportgroup organiseert een inzamelactie voor de getroffen gebieden in Valencia. More info here.

Espai Valencià Bèlgica

The Valencian community in Belgium is also organizing a fundraising.

In the face of adversity, we are reminded of the strength and resilience that defines our communities and the importance of coming together to support one another. We stand firmly alongside all those affected, confident that, together, we can overcome this challenge.