The Community of Madrid has activated an interdepartmental commission to coordinate support actions for the Venezuelan people following the recent earthquakes. This body includes participation from the ministries of Presidency, Justice and Local Administration; Environment, Agriculture and Interior; and Family, Youth and Social Affairs.
As part of its measures, the regional Executive has set up the email address convenezuela@madrid.org to centralize aid offers from companies and institutions directed at the Venezuelan people. Additionally, the helpline 012 A Tu Lado will provide 24-hour psychological assistance to Venezuelan citizens residing in the region, in collaboration with the College of Psychologists of Madrid.
The Community of Madrid has also offered ten doctors from the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences to the central government for their potential deployment to the affected area, to assist in victim identification.
“"We are committed to supporting the Venezuelan people in these difficult times."
Furthermore, the Governing Council of the Community of Madrid will approve an institutional declaration of support for Venezuela. As a symbol of solidarity, the facade of the Real Casa de Correos, the seat of the regional presidency, will be illuminated with the colors of the Venezuelan flag tonight and tomorrow, Saturday.
The Immediate Emergency and Response Team of the Community of Madrid (ERICAM), part of the Madrid 112 Security and Emergencies Agency, has already landed in Venezuela. This team, comprising 40 firefighters specialized in rescue from collapsed structures, four canine units for victim location, and medical personnel from SUMMA 112, was made available to the Ministry of the Interior just hours after the seismic events to support ongoing rescue operations.
