Salvador Ramón Blas, a second commander from the Military Emergency Unit (UME), provided crucial testimony to the court regarding the management of emergency protocols during the disaster caused by heavy rains in Catarroja. According to Blas, the Júcar Hydrographic Confederation (CHJ) asserted that the increased flow of the Poyo river was not a cause for concern during a meeting of the Cecopi, which coordinates emergency responses. This statement came as the region faced unprecedented flooding, raising questions about the adequacy of the risk assessments provided by the authorities.

The revelations reveal a disconnect between the scientific assessments made by the CHJ and the practical implications of their decisions on the ground. Witnesses in the trial indicated that the meeting did not acknowledge significant concerns regarding the water levels, which could reflect systemic issues within emergency response protocols. This misjudgment may have contributed to the severity of the disaster, underscoring the need for transparency and accountability in how risk assessments are communicated to emergency response teams.

The ongoing investigation scrutinizes not only the actions of local authorities but also the role of state agencies such as the CHJ in managing critical situations. As the court seeks to determine causality and responsibility, the implications of this testimony could extend beyond the current case, potentially influencing future disaster management policies and highlighting the importance of reliable information dissemination in crisis scenarios.