# ODSEC opens resilient community center for Vieques emergencies and seniors

Puerto Rico's ODSEC inaugurated an equipped community center in Vieques on November 6.

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ODSEC inaugurated the Monte Santo Resilient Community Center in Vieques, Puerto Rico on November 6. [^1]

La Fortaleza stated the Monte Santo center rehabilitation required $358,532 in investment. [^2] ODSEC plans to operate the Comunidades Doradas senior support program at the new center. [^3] ODSEC stated the center includes a 50kW generator, 850 gallon cistern, industrial kitchen, laundry, and accessible restrooms. [^4]

ODSEC Executive Director Keren L. Riquelme Cabrera stated the center was placed to serve vulnerable remote communities, primarily older adults. [^5] Unlike standard emergency shelters, this facility will remain operational after initial disaster response ends to support residents with interrupted utilities. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. ODSEC inaugurated the Monte Santo Resilient Community Center in Vieques, Puerto Rico on November 6. (Ey Boricua, News)
2. La Fortaleza stated the Monte Santo center rehabilitation required $358,532 in investment. (Ey Boricua, News)
3. ODSEC plans to operate the Comunidades Doradas senior support program at the new center. (Ey Boricua, News)
4. ODSEC stated the center includes a 50kW generator, 850 gallon cistern, industrial kitchen, laundry, and accessible restrooms. (Ey Boricua, News)
5. ODSEC Executive Director Keren L. Riquelme Cabrera stated the center was placed to serve vulnerable remote communities, primarily older adults. (La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico, News)
6. Unlike standard emergency shelters, this facility will remain operational after initial disaster response ends to support residents with interrupted utilities. (La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico, News)

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