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submitted 5 days ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

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Amidst the devastation of the floods in Valencia, Spain, an outpouring of solidarity has emerged, with thousands of volunteers assisting in cleanup efforts. However, anger is growing over the slow response from authorities, with many residents feeling abandoned and criticizing the lack of adequate warning systems. The Spanish government has deployed additional troops and police to aid in relief efforts.

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[-] Badeendje@lemmy.world 26 points 5 days ago

I will never understand why these situations are not dealt with by the military on large scale. These kinds of things seem like ideal exercises for the military as well. Large scale quick mobilisation, crisis and chaos all around. Need for lots of heavy equipment, tents, medical, food..

If the optics is an issue buy them orange coveralls for these kind of things.

[-] JSeldon@lemmy.world 12 points 5 days ago

Spaniard here, citizens are really pissed at the government for not having deployed the army in time and in vast numbers… it truly is a shame how inefficiently politicians are managing the situation, they’re mostly focused on blaming each other and pointing fingers, surprising, isn’t it?

[-] Badeendje@lemmy.world 6 points 5 days ago

It's something that should have a pre made plan that is just enacted. Disaster happens, declare emergency, kick it to the Bureau that oversees disaster response .. which includes the military...

[-] JSeldon@lemmy.world 4 points 5 days ago

Yup, there’s an emergency response task force called UME which is supposed to do just that, but it’s proved to be insufficient and too little, too late

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