Approximately 100,000 people, including volunteers, members of the military, police agents and firefighters, have been recruited to promote safety at Christmas, as part of the National Emergency Commission’s undertaking. Some 2,000 posts have been placed at strategic points, and some 300 ambulances are available to assist people in trouble.
The CNE has also announced that circulation of heavy trucks and equipment will be limited from 6am on 24 December through 6am on 26 December, and again from 6am on 30 December through 6am on 2 January. Only vehicles transporting fuel and food products with due authorization will be allowed to circulate.