Saturday, March 21, 2026

Samaná authorities coordinate Holy Week 2026 operation and announce security measures

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Samaná.- The provincial governor of Samaná, Teodora Mullix Geraldino, led the first meeting of the Provincial Prevention, Mitigation and Response Committee (CPMR), with the aim of coordinating the actions of the 2026 Holy Week operation.

In the meeting, the provincial director of Civil Defense, licenciado Ramón Liriano Núñez, also participated, along with representatives of civil and military institutions. Also present was the chief prosecutor of Samaná, Érica Pujols, who joined the coordination and planning work of the operation. The authorities are working together to ensure the safety of citizens and visitors during the holiday.
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Spas closed

As part of the preventive measures, the authorities reported the closure of the following beaches:
• Chinguela Beach
• El Francés Beach
• El Valle Beach
• Gran Estero Beach in La Majagua
• El Astillero Beach (El Limón)
• Chombito Beach
• Almendro Beach
• Boca del Río Beach
• Los Mesina Beach
• El Morón Beach
• Lanza del Norte Beach
• La Cana Beach

Watch and assistance posts

In addition, the installation of 23 control, surveillance, and assistance posts was reported at different strategic points in the province, including: • La Fuente (Sánchez) • Playa Cayo Levantado • Playa Los Corrales • Playa de Las Garitas • Playa Punta Arena • Balneario Ojo de Agua (La Majagua) • Playa La Marina • Playa Los Corozos • Playa Los Puentes (Las Pascualas) • Playa Anadel • Playa Caletón • Playa Golfo de la Flecha • Playa Las Ballenas (Las Terrenas) • Playa Cosón (Las Terrenas) • Playa Bonita (Las Terrenas) • Playa Carolina • Playa Punta Popy (Las Terrenas) • Las Garitas I and II (Sánchez) • Los Indios • Playa Rincón (Las Galeras) • Playa La Playita (Las Galeras) • Balneario Salto del Limón Authorities highlighted that these points will be equipped with trained personnel and rapid response teams, with the aim of preventing incidents and providing timely assistance.
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Finally, they called on the population to respect official provisions, avoid going to closed places and follow the guidelines of the rescue organizations, in order to guarantee a safe Holy Week.

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