Minister of the Presidency Gustavo Montalvo has announced that the new National Emergency and Security System 911 will be able to be accept calls even though a pre-paid telephone being used to make the call may not have sufficient funds available.
Montalvo asked the population to take the new system seriously when it enters into operation at the end of May, and to only call the number when it was really necessary. He went on to say that those who are found to have used the emergency service needlessly would be subject to a fine up to 15 minimum wages.
He highlighted that the system would work 24/7 with the first phase operational in eight municipalities in Greater Santo Domingo. A second phase will expand the service to include Santiago, Puerto Plata province, and the eastern region of the country.
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