Minister of the Presidency Gustavo Montalvo says that work is progressing towards the installation of the 911 emergency system. The latest step is the process of mapping the Greater Santo Domingo area, and he asked city residents to cooperate to ensure that this process is completed. Montalvo said that National Statistics Office (ONE) representatives might need access to some homes during the mapping process. The system provides for geo-referencing the calls received. “It is very important to facilitate the correct signage of homes and businesses because in case of an emergency speed is essential and to lose time finding a house or a street that is incorrectly identified can make the difference between life and death,” he said. Montalvo added that the ONE staff would be wearing uniforms with a blue sweater and cap reading “Actualizacion Cartografica en apoyo al 911.”
Gustavo Montalvo pide a la población colaborar con preparativos del 9-1-1