As a result of measures adopted by Governor Ronald Housni to the National Disaster Management Unit, the insular department will have the first Logistics Humanitarian Center, for the service of the islands community.

As announced by Colonel Pedro Antonio Segura of the UNGRD. “I am very pleased to be able to pass on this good news to the community of San Andres and Old Providence. Let us remember that last week materials, equipment and aids arrived to counteract any type of emergency or contingency that may arise in the department. This action is considered the first in the Center”.

The Governor announced that the Center will operate at a warehouse owned by the National Armed Force and will be managed by the Departmental Government. “It is a great accomplishment for our islands and it is the result of working with the National Government. The high vulnerability of the insular territory with climate events is recognized and it helps us to become more efficient when dealing with such eventualities”, said Governor Housni.




PRESS AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE