Brussels: Europe and the Arabs
The European Commission in Brussels said in a statement on Monday that in response to the deadly 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck central Morocco on the night of September 8, the European Union launched an initial funding of one million euros in humanitarian aid to help the most affected people. This funding aims to support relief efforts made by humanitarian partners in the country.
Since the beginning of the earthquake, the EU Emergency Response Coordination Center has been closely monitoring the situation and is in contact with the Moroccan authorities to provide full EU civil protection assistance.
In this regard, the Commission has contacted European Union member states regarding the possibility of mobilizing intervention teams, if Morocco deems this necessary.
The European Union's Copernicus satellite system was also activated on September 9 to provide mapping services in emergency situations.
“The tragic earthquake that struck Morocco caused terrible suffering and loss of life,” said Janez Lenarčić, Commissioner for Crisis Management. With the European Union in solidarity with the Moroccan people, we have launched €1 million in funding to help meet the most urgent needs of the most affected populations. The European Union remains ready to assist Morocco in any way necessary during this difficult period. »