Costa del Sol • Issue No. 2053 • 7 - 13 Nov 2024
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Costa del Sol comes together to help flood victims
THE tragic floods of late October 2024 will remain in our memories forever. Images of submerged neighbourhoods, families trapped in homes, and cars swept away in a deluge on a scale unseen in Spain’s recent history shook the nation. But in the face of such devastation, the true strength of the Costa del Sol shone through. The initial shock and silence that followed the floods soon transformed into action as people from across Spain united to support those affected. By the Friday following the disaster, the call for help was met with an overwhelming response, as over 15,000 volunteers travelled from all corners of the country to offer assistance at the emergency command centre in Museu de les Ciències, Valencia. The sheer volume of volunteers was so great that authorities had to ask people to stagger their support, ensuring everyone could contribute effectively. Local authorities, including those from Mijas and Marbella, mobilised their resources, dispatching police and fire services and establishing donation centres. Residents brought clothes,
Neighbours, fire services and volunteers help in the clean up.
food, bottled water, and even school supplies to aid the families who had lost everything. Ana Mata, the mayor of Mijas, personally assisted at the local fire station on Tuesday, November 5, as her community rallied with compassion. “All donations, big or small, are welcome,” she stated, echoing the collective heart of Mijas. Community efforts ex-
tended beyond individual donations. Local bars, restaurants, social groups, and biker clubs coordinated drives to gather and distribute essential items. In a striking display of solidarity, these collections didn’t stop at Valencia; from the Costa del Sol to flood-stricken areas across the country, people answered the call for help. No instruction or coordination was needed; people
simply knew what to do. For those of us who call Spain home, this spirit of togetherness and compassion is why we are proud to live here. This is the heart of the Costa del Sol - a community that rises to the challenge, hand in hand, ready to stand by one another in the most challenging of times. #SpainFlood #unity #LocalComingTogether
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