The Catarroja City Council and the Red Cross have mobilized more than 5.9 million euros for recovery after the 2024 flood. Of this amount, 3.3 million were allocated to 2,703 families through monedero cards, rental aid, and supplies. Additionally, 405 businesses received 2 million euros to revive the local economy. Coordination between entities has been key to accelerating the return to normalcy in the municipality.
Data management streamlined aid distribution 💻
Coordination between the City Council and the Red Cross relied on data management systems to quickly identify beneficiaries. Municipal databases were used to cross-reference information on those affected and avoid duplication. Monedero cards were loaded through digital platforms that enabled real-time tracking of funds. This technological approach reduced waiting times and ensured that 56% of the budget reached families directly in less than three months.
Express recovery: from the flood to the monedero card in a jiffy 🚀
While some are still debating whether tap water tastes like mud, in Catarroja they have already distributed 5.9 million as if they were churros at the Fallas festival. The 405 rescued businesses surely appreciate the money, even though they now have to compete with supermarket queues to cash it. Coordination was so fast that even banks complained they couldn't keep up. At least the flood didn't take away the bureaucracy: it's still there, but a bit more organized.