In a recent development that sheds light on the handling of the Dana emergency in the Valencian Community, Government Delegate Pilar Bernabé has admitted to the investigating judge that she was not informed by Miguel Polo, president of the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ), about the overflow of the Magro River. This revelation came during her testimony on April 14, where Bernabé stated she learned of the situation through media reports, not from Polo himself.
Bernabé's testimony highlights a significant communication gap between the CHJ and the government's emergency coordination efforts. Despite the critical nature of the situation, with the Magro River and Poyo ravine overflowing, the necessary alerts and information were not directly communicated to the government delegate. This has raised questions about the efficiency of the emergency response system in place during the Dana.
The investigation into the Dana's aftermath is now focusing on the delays in issuing mass alerts to the population, which were not sent until 8:11 PM, by which time several municipalities were already flooded. Bernabé's statements suggest that the CHJ's failure to communicate the risks in real-time contributed to the delayed response, leaving many communities vulnerable to the sudden floods.
This case underscores the importance of clear and timely communication between government bodies during emergencies. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on improving protocols to ensure that such oversights do not recur, safeguarding communities against future natural disasters.
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