2024-11-01 20:41:00
Carlos Mazonpresident of Valencian Communityappeared in Antenna 3 News give the last minute to the devastating DANA: “We have already recovered 90% of the light in a truly extraordinary time. We have been able to open spaces to enter all the locations in which we are working. I appreciate this explosion of solidarity this is happening. There are delivery points already full. I ask that this movement of solidarity in the Valencian Community and in the rest of the world Spain follow. This aid is channeled and distributed quite well. “Troops continue to remove vehicles to continue accessing more neighborhoods.”
“There were thousands of active calls, now there are many fewer. The technicians will give us the data soon”
The president of People’s Party He is still unable to provide the number of people missing due to the torrential rains that hit his community, where they have already died. 202 people: “There is no definitive number of missing people, triage is being carried out. There are still places without coverage. I ask those who have called reporting disappearances to help us, if they have come into contact with them, to calculate the figure definitive There were thousands of active tenders, now there are many fewer. The technicians will give us the data in the next few dates.
Mazón responded to the Minister of Defense: Margaret Robleswho accused the president of the Valencian Community of not having previously requested the intervention of Army: “I heard Minister Robles say something that I deeply regret. The Army’s request was timely. I also heard the Minister Angelo Vittorio Torres say we ordered it late; It is not true. I also saw other false information regarding the number of missing people. “I morally refuse to waste a single minute debunking hoaxes, even about myself.”
He also explained that he expects more troops to arrive this Saturday: ”I have to tell you that the coordination with the president of Government yesterday all day and especially today with the minister Marlaska It’s very good. All I can do is ask for more staff because the needs are growing as the technicians communicate with us. Today I asked for more troops again and tomorrow they will be here 700 effective more than State security forces and bodies from other communities that are arriving; They join the more than 900 that only the Generalitat Valenciana has deployed”.
Was the population informed in time?
And given the scale of the tragedy, did prevention work? “We have been informed from the beginning through all the usual channels. Unfortunately, red alerts are quite common here. The meteorological revolution that has occurred since 6pm They transferred him from us Confederation and since then AEMETthat forecasts were changing; That’s why the ones we gave early in the morning didn’t predict that weather revolution later. The warnings were permanent throughout the day, almost hundreds, directly to many city councils and through public media. There was one last resort ES-Alert systemHim Generalized SMSlinked to the worst of possible evils. It would have been even worse if the dam had overflowed or broken. Puncturedand there we use that complementary element of communication”, replies Mazón.
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Interview Between Time.news Editor and Carlos Mazon, President of the Valencian Community
Time.news Editor: Good afternoon, Mr. Mazon. Thank you for joining us today. As we all know, the recent DANA that hit the Valencian Community has caused extensive damage and tragedy. How is your community coping with the aftermath?
Carlos Mazon: Thank you for having me. The response has been extraordinary. We have already managed to restore 90% of the electricity, which is a remarkable achievement given the circumstances. The community has shown an immense explosion of solidarity, with delivery points overflowing with donations. This spirit of help is vital as we continue to provide aid and support to those affected.
Time.news Editor: That’s heartening to hear. However, the loss of life has been devastating, with reports indicating 202 fatalities. Can you shed light on the current situation regarding those still missing?
Carlos Mazon: Yes, the situation is still delicate. While there were thousands of active calls reporting missing persons, that number has decreased significantly. This is partly because we are conducting thorough triage and searching areas that remain inaccessible. I do urge those who have reported missing loved ones to assist us in confirming their whereabouts so that we can provide a more accurate account.
Time.news Editor: It’s a challenging situation indeed. There was some controversy regarding the timing of the Army’s support and coordination with the federal government. Can you clarify your side of the story regarding that?
Carlos Mazon: Absolutely. I regret comments made implying that we requested military support late. That is simply not true. We reached out in a timely manner for the Army’s intervention. Moreover, I refrain from wasting time on debunking falsehoods. I prefer to focus on how we can mobilize resources and support our citizens as effectively as possible.
Time.news Editor: Understandably so. You mentioned that more troops will be arriving soon. How are you coordinating with various agencies and governments to ensure that support meets the growing needs?
Carlos Mazon: Coordination has been seamless, thankfully. I have been in constant contact with the central government and relevant ministers, including Minister Marlaska. As new needs arise, I continue to advocate for more personnel. We expect over 700 additional troops to arrive shortly, which will bolster the over 900 already deployed by the Generalitat Valenciana.
Time.news Editor: With the severity of the disaster, one has to wonder about preventative measures and the effectiveness of early warnings. How do you believe your government handled the weather alerts preceding this disaster?
Carlos Mazon: We did communicate warnings through all available channels. However, red alerts are not uncommon in our region, which can cause some desensitization among the public. Unfortunately, the intensity of this event caught many off guard. We are currently analyzing how we can improve our communication and preparedness for future events.
Time.news Editor: A difficult but crucial assessment. what message would you like to convey to both the Valencian community and the wider world during this difficult time?
Carlos Mazon: I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the support we’ve received. The solidarity shown by individuals, especially in the Valencian Community and throughout Spain, has been inspiring. In these challenging times, we must continue to support one another. It’s essential for recovery to channel that solidarity into actionable support. Together, we will overcome this tragedy.
Time.news Editor: Thank you, Mr. Mazon. Your leadership during such times is vital, and we stand with you and your community in the recovery efforts.
Carlos Mazon: Thank you for your support.