By PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) said Tuesday it is all set to provide first aid assistance and ambulance service on major roads nationwide for the Holy Week.

“All PRC Chapters are enjoined to be on standby 24/7 on Holy Week to provide first aid and medical assistance to possible road accidents that may occur”, said PRC chairman Richard Gordon.

The PRC Safety Services will also put up tents, help and welfare desks and first aid stations along major highways and gasoline stations during Holy Week for immediate response in case of road accidents.

Beach resorts and major tourist spots will also be the focus of Safety Services as they put up Beach Patrol and First Aid Stations.

Likewise, PRC partnered with Chevron and Petron for the stationing of first aid stations and ambulances.

Chevron Philippines has designated 40 Caltex gas stations in Northern and Southern Luzon that will be manned by 107 Red Cross staff and volunteers with first aid station and ambulance.

On the other hand, for Petron partnership, PRC will provide ambulance service in Petron gasoline stations located in Lias, Marilao, Bulacan (NLEX Northbound), Balagtas, Bulacan (NLEX Southbound), Lakeshore Pampanga (NLEX Northbound), San Pedro Laguna (SLEX Soutbound) and Batangas (Star toll).

As of April 19, a total of 32 Red Cross chapters will be mobilized nationwide with 800 staff and volunteers to man 88 first aid stations and 29 ambulances to be deployed. Likewise, a total of six welfare desks and 24 Beach Patrols will be set up.