The 911 Emergency System is now available to service the communities of Punta Cana, Veron, Las Lagunas de Nisibón, San Rafael del Yuma, Boca de Yuma and La Otra Banda in the eastern province of La Altagracia. Presidency Minister Gustavo Montalvo was present for the start of the service. He is the general coordinator of the 911 Emergency System. He explained the emergency services logistics includes coastal services in speed boats. He said the Dominican Armada already has a speedboat docked in Palmilla, but two more units are being added. He also announced an Air Force helicopter will be stationed in Higuey for air emergency services.
Montalvo said that likewise, service for the La Romana area has been improved with two speedboats assigned to the area. One of these will patrol Catalina Island and another larger vessel will be located in Saona Island this December 2018.
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Noticias SIN
6 December 2018
