Recent strong rains have caused flooding throughout the country. Comandos de Salvamento rescue squads are currently assisting those affected.

Fotos: Ricardo Segura

To all Volunteer EMS workers of CDS:

The board of CDS invites all volunteers to the Central Base this Saturday February 12th at 930am, and at 230pm in order to get measured for uniform pants. This next Semana Santa, all Comandos need to be in correct uniform in order to serve the public during operation rescue first 2011, 50 years of community service.

Delegates: Please send 10 EMS workers from your delegation.

EMS brigade leader of Comandos de Salvamento Edgar Jhonny was hospitalized last week in the Soyapango Amatepeq hospital due to acute symptoms of possible appendicitis. He was released today in stable condition and will be under weekly observation to determine if surgery is necesarry. Comandos from the Central Base transported Jhonny with his wife Natalie, and son Robin from the hospital to their home in San Bartolo. Comandos de Salvamento Central wishes Jhonny a swift recovery. Photo: Mark Hoffman