The Spanish government has accepted aid from several countries, including Morocco, to support efforts in rehabilitating areas affected by Storm Dana, which recently struck the Valencia region.
According to a statement by the Spanish Interior Ministry, Spain is preparing to mobilize dozens of workers and essential equipment over the next 24 to 48 hours from Morocco, France, and Portugal.
This includes resources for extracting and transporting mud and debris. Following Valencia’s approval of international assistance offers from these neighboring countries, the Spanish Interior Ministry is coordinating the integration of experts and specialized equipment. Morocco was among the first countries to extend support after the floods on October 29, planning to send 24 trucks and 70 workers to help clear mud and debris.
Portugal and France have also contributed, sending equipment and technicians on November 8 after the Spanish Interior Ministry activated the EU civil protection mechanism at Valencia's request.
Portugal’s Directorate-General of Civil Protection and Emergencies has dispatched around 20 pumps, seven excavators, and two transport trucks. Meanwhile, France is providing additional equipment, including machinery for loading and unloading mud and four heavy trucks to transport debris to designated disposal sites.
The Spanish Civil Protection is currently assessing further offers of assistance from other European countries. On October 30, King Mohammed VI instructed Morocco’s interior minister to communicate with his Spanish counterpart, expressing Morocco's readiness to send relief teams and provide essential support to aid Spain in managing this natural disaster.