New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the executive director of the Dominican Republic’s Civil Defense, Juan Salas, held a high-level meeting at the NYC City Hall on Monday, 12 May 2025 to finalize details of an upcoming memorandum of understanding (MOU) on disaster risk management.
The meeting, witnessed and facilitated by the DR’s consul general, Jesús Vásquez Martínez, strengthens the bonds between the two communities. New York City is regarded as the second largest city in number of Dominican origin population.
The agreement aims to enhance cooperation in strategic areas such as risk management, disaster preparedness, and emergency response. It also facilitates the exchange of best practices and technological advancements aimed at saving lives and mitigating risks.
This initiative follows Mayor Adams’ commitment during his 13 April 2025 visit to...
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