in the Landes, the collection of a private fund to help disaster victims

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While Valencia (Spain) and its province suffered one of the worst natural disasters in recent years, with torrential rains which led to floods causing, according to a latest report, nearly 217 deadhelp is pouring in from almost everywhere.

Water bottles

In the Landes, a collection of materials has been set up by individuals, particularly in the north of the department. Tamara Muñoz, who arrived from Spain three years ago and settled in Labouheyre with her husband and children, launched an SOS on social networks this Monday, November 4. She proposes to file clothing for children, men and women but also blankets, gloves… directly to his address at 46 rue des Furets. She is also asking for bottled water among the donations, “because in some affected places, the water is still completely cut off,” she told News Landesthis Tuesday.

“A feeling of humanity”

On site, she is in contact with volunteers and disaster victims to best distribute donations, via a WhatsApp loop. For the young woman, it was normal to come to the aid of her compatriots, “it's a feeling of humanity, thank God, no member of my family was affected, but there were friends who told us how strong it was. What they experienced was dramatic« .

With her own vehicle, she plans to go to the flood sites every Saturday. First delivery, to the towns of Aldaia and Catarroja, in the suburbs of Valencia, explains Tamara. If roads are inaccessible, she will drop off donations as close as possible to these hard-hit communities.

To drop off your donations, take place at 46 rue des Furets in Labouheyre. Tamara specifies that she can also travel to collect the equipment. You can also contact her at 06.04.12.24.55.

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