Carlos Cuerp or, the Minister of Economy, Commerce and Business of the Government of Spain, assured this Wednesday that the Insurance Compensation Consortium is prepared to work in the areas affected by DANA.
Body, through his profile on the social networkformer Twitter), has indicated that “as soon as possible” the Consortium can move to the field to begin the quantification tasks damage and grant the corresponding aid.
What does the Consortium do?
The Consortium compensates damages caused by natural phenomena or derived from events of political or social impact, provided that insurance has been taken out for the people or property affected.
The minister has also indicated that the Government continues “very closely” the situation of the damage caused by DANAand has shown all the support of the Executive to those affected, while asking to maintain “precaution.”
UME troops in the area
Members of all units of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) are deployed in the province of Valencia and this Wednesday they plan to continue with evacuation efforts, search for missing persons and bailing tasks.
“Always to serve until needed”the Ministry of Defense has stated in a publication on the social network X, collected by Europa Press. The Ministry led by Margarita Robles has shown its desolation at the situation in the areas affected by DANA.
“Our deepest condolences for the deceased. From the Ministry of Defense we are at your side and at the side of all citizens to help you in this tragedy,” the Department noted.
Since the end of this Tuesday, the Multiple Victims Procedure was activated, which has made a first assessment through the information received from the different security and emergency bodies and forces, as detailed.
The authorities are beginning the process of surveying and identifying the victims, as stated.