· The objective of the meeting was to be able to explain what they are, what differences there are between them, how the processing procedure is and offer them the support and advice of the Delegation for any doubts that may arise both to the consistories and to the neighbors and neighbors.
· This attention to citizens will be strengthened through the program “The Administration near you”
The various aids activated by the Government of Spain to contribute to the reconstruction of the municipalities of the Sierra Oeste affected by the fires have been exposed to the mayors of these localities during the meeting convened today for that purpose by the Government Delegation. A sign of the “clear” commitment of the National Executive to the region and with the support of all those affected.
“The Government of Spain did not fail Madrid during the emergency, it did not fail in the extinction phase and it will continue next to the neighbors and neighbors in this recovery phase.”, has been highlighted by the delegate of the Government of Spain in the Community of Madrid, Francisco Martín, who has presided over this meeting held in the City of Cenientos, and in which the mayors of Cenientos, Jerónimo López González, Aldea del Fresno, Alberto Plaza Martín, Fresnedillas de la Oliva, Alonso De La Chavera, Mayer and Jaima.
The head of the Madrid Civil Guard Command, Colonel Carlos de Miguel, also attended, along with the heads of the demarcation companies and, on behalf of the Government Delegation, were present: the General Secretary, Inés Represa, and one of the heads of the Civil Protection Unit, Miguel Ángel Jiménez. Demarcation Commanders of Position
Firstly, the aid resulting from the declaration of an 'area seriously affected by a civil protection emergency' that was approved at the Council of Ministers held on 28 July 2026 has been addressed; and, secondly, the aid provided for emergency situations or situations of a catastrophic nature, which are already under way. Together, they contemplate the repair of personal and material damages, and contemplate measures in the agri-food and industrial field, tax, labor and Social Security benefits, and support to local corporations to repair their infrastructures.
They have been explained the differences between them, how they work, what the application procedures are and the necessary documentation for their processing, and they have had the opportunity to raise their doubts and queries. Francisco Martín conveyed to them the Delegation’s total willingness to support them in this process while urging them to continue with the assessment of damages, an important step in the current quantification phase.
He also conveyed to them “the commitment of the Government of Spain to the victims of the areas affected by this emergency” at this time “as it has been since minute zero”.
Attention to the citizen through “The Administration near you”
On the other hand, the general secretary of the Government Delegation explained that the program “The Administration near you” is made available to the affected municipalities to attend to their neighbors in the efforts in which they can be useful.
In this regard, they have agreed to maintain contact so that the councilors contact their neighbors to detect what needs are most pressing and thus be able to arrange visits soon.
Security
With regard to security, the Civil Guard has highlighted the consolidation of the normalization process and mayors have been asked to channel any situation they detect through their chiefs of posts, who are the best acquainted with the field.