114 EMERGENCIES IN THE FIRST DAYS OF VACATION

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Comandos  de Salvamento de El Salvador is increasing surveillance and will deploy more volunteer personnel to respond to the emergencies occurring during this Holy Week vacation, as part of the “For a Safe Summer 2023” Rescue Operation.

In the first days of the vacation, Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador has responded to 114 emergencies through the early hours of this Holy Wednesday, notably including those injured in the 29 traffic accidents attended by the rescuers.

In addition, 4 people have been reported dead from various causes at different points throughout the country. It is worth mentioning that volunteers from Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador have participated in both structural and brush fires alongside Bomberos de El Salvador.

The lifeguard personnel from Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador stationed at the beaches have carried out several rescues in deep water, as well as simple rescues.

The rescuers supporting the lifeguards have helped locate the parents of missing children, who have been handed over to those responsible for them.

The first-aid posts located along the various highways have personnel from the Rescue Unit and hydraulic equipment to intervene in extreme cases involving the release of trapped people.

Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador asks the general public to remain calm, not exceed speed limits, refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages, and take the wheel of the vehicle to prevent tragedies during the vacation.