Category Archives: Community Support

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Community Support, Health Brigades, International

CDS Honored to Host Doctors of the Americas

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Efraín Solís thanks the work of Doctores de las Américas.
Dr. Andrew Badulak, head of the Doctores de las Américas mission, receives recognition.

Members of the Board of Directors, Executive Management, and Health Coordinator of Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador expressed their gratitude to the Doctores de las Américas on their last day of medical missions carried out in the country.

During the missions, nearly 1,500 people with limited economic resources from various communities were attended to by health professionals, who were supported by Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador.

Efraín Solís, treasurer of the Board of Directors of Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador, presented a recognition to each of the Doctores de las Américas, as well as to the medical staff, nurses, and volunteers who were a fundamental part in making the consultations a success.

Rosa Arrué de Méndez, Health Coordinator of Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador, highlighted the importance of joining efforts to bring assistance to the most in-need places in our country.

For their part, Dr. Andrew and Stephanie Badulak were emphatic in thanking all the support they receive from Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador to bring some relief to Salvadoran communities.

Badulak, head of the Doctores de las Américas mission, said that it is time to continue with this humanitarian and brotherly work with Comandos de Salvamento de El Salvador, and expressed hope to return next year.

Animal First Aid, Community Support, High Angle SAR

Rescue of Royer the Husky

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In an emotional rescue operation, CDS’s High Angle SAR team managed to save Royer, a husky dog who had fallen into a 10-meter-deep ravine. The dog was successfully rescued and returned to his owner, Verónica Sánchez, who lives in the Vella Vista 2 neighborhood in Apopa. The incident occurred when Royer, while on a walk, slipped and fell into the ravine, leaving his owner in a state of distress and despair. Obviously out of his natural habitat in the Salvadoran heat, Royer was able to endure and survive.

Comandos de Salvamento, alerted by local residents, quickly mobilized to the scene. Using specialized equipment and climbing techniques, the rescuers carefully descended to where Royer was located. Despite the height and difficult terrain conditions, they managed to secure the dog and bring him back to the surface without serious injuries.

The emotional reunion-

Once rescued, Royer was examined by a veterinarian on site to ensure he had no serious injuries. Fortunately, the dog only had a few scratches and signs of dehydration, but overall, he was in good health. Verónica Sánchez, upon seeing her pet safe, couldn’t hold back her tears of joy and expressed heartfelt thanks to the rescue team for their work and dedication.

These types of rescue operations are a reminder of the importance of preparedness and quick response in emergencies. Rescue teams are trained to handle high-risk situations, and their work is essential for saving lives—both human and animal. In this case, coordination and teamwork were key to the success of the rescue.

Rescue of Royer
Royer, the rescued husky dog, with his owner Verónica Sánchez and the Comandos de
Salvamento rescue team.

The importance of pet safety

The incident with Royer also serves as a wake-up call to pet owners about the importance of safety. It is crucial to supervise pets during walks and ensure they are in a safe environment. Small precautions, like using appropriate leashes and harnesses, can prevent accidents and dangerous situations.

Royer’s rescue is an example of how the community and emergency teams can work together to save lives. The story of Royer and Verónica Sánchez has a happy ending thanks to the timely intervention and efforts of everyone involved.

“I am incredibly grateful to the rescue team for saving Royer. Their professionalism and dedication made this happy ending possible,” I said Verónica Sánchez, Royer’s owner.

Affiliate Bases, Community Support, First Aid

Tropical Storm 🌀Imminent Danger

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Tree removal on the roads.
Comandos de Salvamento collaborates in the removal of fallen trees.

Authorities of Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador have requested their volunteers to remain vigilant during this red alert declared by the General Directorate of Civil Protection as the rains will not disappear in the coming days due to the potential of Cyclone One, located in the Gulf of Mexico and generating humidity and rain in the country.

This puts vulnerable areas at risk, with landslides and rising rivers and streams due to water accumulation from previous days.

For this reason, Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador accompanies Civil Protection commissions to various communities to request at-risk individuals to evacuate to shelters that have been set up and are fully equipped.

This morning, Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador, in coordination with Civil Protection, evacuated some families living along the Acelhuate River in the Nuevo Israel Community sector in San Salvador.

Additionally, people were evacuated in Cantón Zapote Arriba, in Ayutuxtepeque, where they were taken to the shelter in Colonia Santísima Trinidad in Mejicanos.

The rescuers of Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador in Zacatecoluca took a dog and her puppies to a shelter in San Juan Nonualco.

Roberto Cruz, Executive Director of Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador, has requested his volunteers to take protective measures when entering high-risk areas and to ensure safety measures with electrical cables for the crews that cooperate in tree removals.

Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador provides its emergency number 2133-0000 to handle emergencies.

Dogs to the shelters.
They also deserve to go to safe places.
Some homes have been damaged during these rains.
Children to the shelters.
People from Cantón Zapote Arriba are being kept safe.
Authorities have set up shelters.
Comandos de Salvamento of El Salvador collaborates in the preventive evacuation.