The Government of the Balearic Islands has completed its aid operation in the areas affected by the DANA that devastated the Valencian Community on 29 October. A total of 244 people and 49 vehicles were deployed to participate in rescue and rehabilitation tasks in the municipalities of Benetússer, Sedaví, Alfafar, and Llocnou de la Corona, part of sector 3 in zone 0. The last contingent returned to the islands on Saturday, 16 November, marking the end of an operation that highlights the Balearic Government’s commitment to inter-territorial emergency support.
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From the first contingent sent on 3 November, comprising 66 people and 25 vehicles, and with rotations carried out on 6 and 11 November with personnel from all four islands, a human and technical team was deployed. This operation was managed by the Directorate General for Emergencies and Interior of the Balearic Government in coordination with the CENEM and CECOPI of the Generalitat Valenciana. Additionally, a team of five people from Palma coordinated the logistics operation and organised staff rotations.
Tasks carried out
The deployed personnel undertook water extraction from garages and underpasses, street and sewage cleaning, and the investigation of potential victims in vehicles and buildings, including an affected hotel. They also provided medical assistance to the local population and the contingent itself. These tasks were carried out in close collaboration with the Firefighters of the Valencia Consortium and the Military Emergency Unit (UME).
The operation involved 22 organisations, including emergency services and firefighters from the four island councils, the IBANAT, the SAMU 061, civil protection associations from various municipalities, and the Official College of Psychologists of the Balearic Islands.
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