Locations of the Emergency Network in Valencia
Jeroen Aanraad, team leader of the Vodafone Foundation’s Emergency Response Team, says: “We immediately contacted our telecom partner in Spain and aid organizations to set up the technology quickly. The team consists of Javier Bravo from Germany, Jo Smits from the Netherlands, John Lowe from the UK, Albina Faria Alves Salgueiro from the UK, and Sara Sanchez from Spain. They have set up the emergency network in different parts of Valencia, especially in the hardest-hit towns and cities like Paiporta, Utiel, and Montroy. They also established connections for USAR ERICAM (for police and fire brigade), the Spanish Red Cross (at the Advanced Command Center in La Eliana), and a 112 Emergency Coordination hub.”
About Instant Network
The Vodafone Foundation's program 'Instant Network' focuses on setting up temporary emergency networks in disaster areas. This allows both victims and aid workers to communicate during times of crisis. Vodafone volunteers, including several Dutch employees, and advanced communication technology are used to restore essential communication for free. They also provide technical support to aid organizations, victims, and refugees in remote areas during emergencies. Over the past ten years, these volunteers have carried out more than fifty missions in 23 countries, enabling crucial communication between people in need and their loved ones.
