The Metropolitan Transport Authority (AMET) and the Ministry of Public Works have announced plans aimed at reducing accidents during the Holy Week vacation. The AMET campaign, “More Prudence and Fewer Accidents” was announced in a press released aimed directly at more than 500,000 people who are expected to take to the roads this week. According to an AMET spokesman, “Thanks to contributions from several countries and private institutions, more than 8,000 first aid kits will be distributed to drivers so that they may be equipped to administer first aid in case of an accident.” AMET personnel will be giving advice to drivers as they leave beaches and other popular vacation spots. Motorcycle drivers will also be given special warnings about using their helmets.
The Ministry of Public Works announced its plans for Holy Week 2015 to provide road users with protection and assistance over the vacation period. The plan was revealed yesterday, Sunday 29 March 2015 during a ceremony held at the toll plaza on Las Americas Expressway. The operation will begin at 4pm today, Monday 30 March 2015 and continue until Monday 6 April at the same time. The Ministry is bringing in an additional 2,500 people to work on this operation. During the launch, Emergency Operations Center director (COE) Juan Manuel Mendez was joined by other high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Public Works as well as the Civil Defense and members of the Specialized Tourist Police (Cestur). The plan includes 20 mobile workshops, seven ambulances, three helicopter ambulances, more than 140 Highway Patrol units and some 2500 members of the ministry posted at critical points and tourist areas.
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