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Chacon, at the headquarters of BIEM Bétera III (Valencia): "Our armed forces are the best response to situations of extreme gravity"

Defense Minister moves to the battalion of the EMU in Bétera (Valencia) recognition and appreciation of His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister for their work

The Defence Minister, Carme Chacón, today attended Bétera (Valencia), headquarters of III Emergency Intervention Battalion of the EMU, an act of recognition of the work of the Tactical Group 'Lorca' After earthquakes ago a month in the town of Murcia.

Together with the Minister of Defence, attended the event the president of the Autonomous Community of Murcia, Ramón Luis Valcárcel, the mayor of Lorca, Francisco Jodar, the head of the EMU, Lt. Gen. José Emilio Roldán, and representatives of all military units that participated in the Battle Group 'Lorca'.

Carme Chacón pointed out that you can not predict disasters like the one in Lorca a month ago, "but we can ensure that we have the best coping skills."

In this regard, stressed that "our armed forces have again shown they are the best response to situations of extreme gravity, such as floods, snowstorms, fires or earthquakes."

Therefore, the Minister stressed that it is not surprising that four years after its inception, a total of 23 countries on four continents have been interested in the work of the EMU.

"Today, the UME is a reference in Spain and a model for nations like France, China or the United States," he added.

Also, Chacón explained that the versatility of the members of the EMU is accomplished with many hours of training and preparation that allows for better coordination with other civil protection bodies, as demonstrated in Lorca.

The defense minister recalled that a few hours after the quake came first effects of the EMU to the town of Murcia, and 10 am the next day and had managed to house 800 homeless.

In just 23 hours, 600 soldiers were deployed to distribute 5,000 rations of food and gave shelter to 1,600 people, a capacity to be increased later in the camp of victims to 4,000 seats.

Finally, the defense minister has moved to the members of the BIEM III of the Emergency Military Unit recognition and appreciation of His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister "for the magnificent work" and recalled the work carried also held in the town of Murcia by other Army units, such as Health Brigade of the Army, the Legion, the Paratrooper Brigade, Logistics Group XI Antiaircraft Artillery Regiment, the Third of Marine Lift or Airborne Sappers.

Source: Delegación del Gobierno en Murcia