Emergency aid to people who have been evacuated by the La Palma eruption
Campaign objectives
Help provide emergency aid to people who have been evacuated
Description
After the start of the volcano eruption on La Palma on September 19, the Spanish Red Cross emergency intervention teams are working in the area along with volunteers in coordination with the authorities.
Support is mainly provided for shelters, logistics, emergency health care, psychosocial care, search, and rescue. So far, 6,000 people have been evacuated, but this number is expected to double and reach 10,000 people. More than 700 houses have been destroyed.
Activities
To cover the basic needs of people affected, mainly those related to emergency accommodation and basic necessities.
Who will benefit?
Hundreds of people that have been affected by the eruption of the volcano.
More information and links
Spanish Red Cross (web)