Santo Domingo.– More than eight thousand volunteers from the Dominican Civil Defense They were deployed this Tuesday on roads and strategic points in the country as part of the second phase of the Christmas and New Year’s “Awareness for Life” operation, with the aim of preventing accidents and providing timely assistance to citizens during the end of the year holiday.
By order of the executive director of the organizationJuan Salasa total of 8,178 members, mostly volunteers, joined today the traditional preventive flagging and guidance and aid work, distributed in 385 Aid Posts nationwide.
Salas explained that this personnel is back in service after the first stage of the operation, in which 167 pre-hospital assistance was offered and 53 emergency vehicle exits were carried out during Christmas.
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The official highlighted the vocation of service of the orange volunteers, supported by doctors, paramedics, brigade members, search and rescue specialists and vehicle extrication technicians, who remain on alert for any eventuality on the roads.
Likewise, he reiterated the call for caution and to receive the year 2026 with responsibility, especially when driving.
As part of the reinforcement, the Civil Defense maintains available ambulances equipped with medicines and trained personnel, as well as pre-hospital care posts at points considered critical in traffic, and mobile rescue units ready to intervene in case of accidents.
During the flagging, volunteers also carry out educational work, providing information material and guiding drivers on the importance of using seat belts, respecting traffic rules, avoiding alcohol consumption and not using cell phones while driving, as key measures to preserve lives during these festivities.
