Philippine Red Cross has again mobilized first aid stations in cemeteries and memorial parks and in major highways, bus terminals, airports and seaports for the observance of All Saints’ Day.
Meanwhile, travelers and cemetery goers in urgent need of assistance can contact PRC Hotline 143 or 790-2300 to connect with first aid units closest to them.
PRC Chairman Richard Gordon urged the public to report traffic accidents and other incidents via cellphone 09178068513 or e-mail opcen@redcross.org.ph so the PRC Operations Center can refer these to the nearest units.
PRC’s annual Oplan Kaluluwa will be present in 277 cemeteries in the country, 11 seaports and airports, and 12 bus terminals. There will be a total of 310 first aid stations, 72 ambulances on stand-by, and 1,810 first aiders.
“Let’s work together to help keep our cemeteries and transport routes safe this weekend,” said Gordon.
The Red Cross will be present in 11 gasoline stations in major highways in partnership with Chevron, Petron and Shell. There will be first aid stations in the North Luzon Expressway, South Luzon Expressway, PNN Malvar and SLEX highway Sucat.
PRC will also have five standby rescue teams with 30 personnel, 66 welfare stations, three beach patrol stations in La Union, six rescue vehicles, five Humvees and one 6×6 truck on standby in case of mass casualty incidents, the reelectionist senator said.