By Donna Williams •
Published: 27 Nov 2024 • 19:42
• 1 minute read
The Town Council of Calpe has made a significant decision to allocate a total of €120,000 from the 2024 municipal budget specifically to support the victims of the DANA that recently impacted the Valencia region.
This funding is categorised under items related to Protocol and Publicity within the current budget framework. The process to modify the necessary budgetary credits to facilitate this allocation has already commenced. The relevant modification file will soon be presented to the Local Government Board for further processing and approval.
The financial from Calpe Town Council was part of a broader initiative
This financial assistance is part of a broader initiative by the Calpe Town Council to aid those affected by the devastating weather events caused by the DANA. In addition to financial support, the council has organised a solidarity collection campaign that resulted in the dispatch of 40 trucks loaded with urgent humanitarian supplies to Valencia, ensuring that immediate needs are met during this crisis.
Moreover, the Town Council has proactively deployed personnel and resources to the afflicted areas. This includes officers from the Calpe Civil Protection team, Local Police, and municipal General Services operators who have been actively involved in cleanup efforts. Additionally, machinery and emergency supplies have been sent from local partners such as Acciona, the provider of Calpe s cleaning services, and Aguas de Calpe, demonstrating a coordinated response to the emergency.
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