The Local Police of l’Alfàs del Pi has been honored in Catarroja for its solidarity and the help offered during the 2024 DANA. The tribute took place this past weekend in a ceremony organized by the City Council of the Valencian town, which brought together representatives from emergency services, public administrations, and volunteers who collaborated in the emergency, assistance, and recovery efforts following the floods.
The officers from l’Alfàs attended the event accompanied by the Councilor for Citizen Security, Toni Such, and the Chief Inspector Joaquín Ortíz. The meeting served to recognize the work of all those who mobilized to help the affected population. During the ceremony, over a thousand medals were presented to victims, volunteers, and police officers from various parts of Spain.
“"Our commitment and willingness to help, during hours outside our working schedule, in a situation of extreme difficulty."
Toni Such congratulated the officers of the Local Police of l’Alfàs for their commitment and willingness to help, highlighting the pride for the municipality that their work has been recognized by a town that directly experienced the consequences of the catastrophe. The councilor from l'Alfàs also emphasized the importance of the work carried out by all those honored, whose intervention was vital to assist those affected and contribute to the recovery of the damaged areas.
Such also referred to Catarroja's ability to recover after the tragedy, as well as the strength shown by its residents to move forward. In this process, he highlighted citizen solidarity as one of the essential pillars. The event reinforces ties between municipalities and underscores the value of public service and collective commitment in an emergency situation.
