Yes, because they should know best what kind of help they need and where.
Just sending random help that isn’t asked for can even make the situation worse, because the disaster region needs to somehow accommodate the people and equipment being sent.
The European Union provides needs-based assistance to countries and populations, both within Europe and abroad, when major disasters or humanitarian emergencies occur.
i think it’s better to ask for help where needed instead of everyone sending help that might not be needed.
Um, should they even have to ask for help?!
Yes, because they should know best what kind of help they need and where.
Just sending random help that isn’t asked for can even make the situation worse, because the disaster region needs to somehow accommodate the people and equipment being sent.
The EU and several individual countries had offered help. Spain is basically accepting it after accessing the situation on the ground.
https://european-union.europa.eu/priorities-and-actions/actions-topic/humanitarian-aid-and-civil-protection_en
i think it’s better to ask for help where needed instead of everyone sending help that might not be needed.