Government delegation puts all the necessary resources through the National Police and Civil Guard to guarantee citizen security

• José Pablo Sabrido has valued the preventive actions being carried out by the State Security Forces and Corps: “Despite the ravages of the storm in the region, there is no serious personal loss or damage so far”
• The National Police has established specific devices in Valdepeñas and Talavera de la Reina, including with air means
• The Civil Guard has carried out 267 actions throughout the region

Toledo.- The Government Delegation in Castilla-La Mancha is working in coordination with all the institutions in the face of the serious effects caused by the Leonardo storm, which has caused red alerts, floods, roadblocks and some evacuees in different parts of the region.

The government delegate has been participating in the meetings of the Risk Assessment Unit that are held daily from the General Directorate of Civil Protection and Emergencies of the Ministry of the Interior, in the morning and in the afternoon, on the occasion of the evolution of the different borrascas, in this case, the evolution associated with the Borrasca Leonardo.

The government delegate, José pablo Sabrido, said that “the Government of Spain, through the Government Delegation in Castilla-La Mancha, is putting all the necessary resources through the National Police and Civil Guard and is collaborating with all the means that are required by the regional administration and local administrations, to give an effective response to the citizens, and, above all, so that said citizens feel safe”.

The government delegate has highlighted the preventive actions being carried out by the State Security Forces and Corps and has pointed out that “despite the ravages that the storm is causing in the region, there is no serious personal loss or damage so far.”

Sabrido has appealed to individual responsibility and has recalled that “in the areas with red warning, everyone must remain in their homes, always looking for the highest parts of the houses” and has also asked that “we all be prudent, and we have special care with the channels of the rivers and streams, as well as with the flood zones, and we do not cross water rafts to avoid risks”.

Actions of the Civil Guard

The Civil Guard has carried out 267 actions throughout Castilla-La Mancha, during all this time that the storm is lasting, focused especially on ensuring the safety of citizens.

In all the provinces, numerous roadblocks have been carried out due to landslides and the overflow of some rivers and streams.

Several aid and rescues have also been carried out for people, including a baby in the province of Ciudad Real, as well as vehicles trapped and mobilized in the presence of water rafts on the tracks.

Toledo has been the province that has had the most help to people, with 85 services provided, among them, those provided to the residence of elderly people of Navalcán due to floods, the eviction of 51 people from the school of Arcicollar, or the eviction of several flooded streets in Hormigos, among others.

On the other hand, Guadalajara has been the province where most aid to vehicles has been given, with 52 vehicles trapped, among them two school buses, one in Alcocer, with the help of five minors, and another in Pastrana, with the help of 33 minors.

Actions of the National Police

The National Police has established specific devices Faced with the rise of the rivers due to a possible overflow and the incidences caused by the storm, for a continuous observation of the flood zones. They are in continuous contact with other emergency services, through 112, coordinating and collaborating in the interventions.

In Valdepeñas (Ciudad Real) the National Police is overlooking the Jabalón River, and in Puertollano, they are integrated into CECOPAL. Also in Ciudad Real, incidents have been dealt with due to detached roofs and facades.

In Talavera de la Reina, the areas susceptible to flooding of both the Alberche and the Tagus are being controlled in situ. The place has been moved to Air Media Unit of the Toledo Police Station To monitor with drones the most inaccessible areas and obtain real-time images of the riverbed.

There is a 24-hour agent checkpoint and ready for immediate intervention in the event of an overflow and the eviction of the population or protection of affected property. We are collaborating in the water bilge work of garages that are beginning to have problems, as well as in the cut of Entretorres Street with Hilanderas Street, where water has accumulated and is close to the Ribera de Tajo Institute where classes have already been suspended.

The Government Delegation in Castilla-La Mancha recalls a series of recommendations in the face of heavy rains and floods:

- Avoid unnecessary road trips

- Avoid crossing flooded areas, promenades, rivers or streams on foot or by car

- Disconnect electricity and gas if water enters the home

- Avoid staying in garages, basements and low floors if there is a risk of flooding

- Immediately contact the emergency services in case of any situation of danger