Almassora Honors 25 Local Police Officers for DANA Solidarity Work
The Almassora City Council has awarded honorary distinctions to 25 officers who altruistically participated in emergency tasks during the 2024 DANA.
By Pau Ferrer Castelló
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Image of a police officer's hand receiving an honorary distinction at a ceremony.
The Almassora City Council has presented an honorary distinction to 25 Local Police officers for their altruistic participation in emergency and security operations during the DANA that devastated the province of Valencia in 2024.
This recognition is granted under Ministerial Order 392/2025, dated April 24, from the Ministry of Interior. The distinguished officers participated selflessly for ten days, in twelve-hour shifts, in the municipalities of Alfafar, Paiporta, and Catarroja.
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"This act is born from gratitude, a deep, sincere, and collective gratitude towards those who, in difficult times, demonstrate the best of ourselves. The 25 recognized officers did not hesitate for a single moment to step forward, being there where they were needed, helping, coordinating, and lending a hand to those who needed it most."
Mayor María Tormo, along with the Councilor for Citizen Security, Silvana Rovira, and the Local Police Intendant, José Alós, were responsible for presenting these awards in the plenary hall of the City Council. Tormo emphasized that the officers' work goes far beyond their professional responsibility, reflecting commitment, vocation of service, and humanity.
Furthermore, the mayor wished to remember all the Almassorins who, anonymously, went to the Local Police station and the San Felipe social center to deliver food, clothing, and basic necessities. Their solidarity was crucial in saving situations and bringing hope to those who were suffering.
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"The list of volunteers to go to the area to help selflessly grew rapidly in twelve-hour shifts, assisting in police tasks, traffic regulation, distribution, and collaboration with other security forces."
The Councilor for Citizen Security, Silvana Rovira, highlighted the great work carried out by the officers during those tragic days. For his part, Intendant José Alós recalled that humanitarian aid convoys were organized with police vehicles and volunteers who traveled to particularly affected municipalities such as Alfafar, Catarroja, and Paiporta, bringing not only material resources but also commitment and solidarity.
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"They were intense days. Days of uninterrupted work, extended shifts, quick decisions, and direct intervention in risky situations. But they were also days in which the true meaning of public service was demonstrated."
