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UPDATE: Many volunteers were turned away as the buses reached capacity. Worse some volunteers arrived only to learn that there was no police escort and that they therefore could not help with clean up efforts. It’s frustrating. But the best way to help is probably to coordinate with an established charity (try Caritas or Red…

I’ve spent the day with an incredible army of volunteers working together to clear up after the disaster. It’s truly heartwarming to see the Valencia community coming together with such compassion.  But the high number of volunteers has been challenging for local authorities, as some areas are still waterlogged, and infrastructure may be at risk….