WILLEMSTAD - The authorities of Aruba and Curaçao have requested the Defense to support them in the approaching storm. The Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday that it had complied with this.
On Wednesday, Curaçao acted in partnership with the Curaçao Police Force (KPC) and the Curaçao Military (CURMIL). Mobile patrols were deployed from four KPC neighborhood offices. In addition, if necessary, support could be provided during evacuation, the removal of injured persons and law enforcement.
In Aruba, fifty soldiers were on standby on Wednesday to support the local authorities where necessary.