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If you have an emergency, call 911 system or the Vieques PR Police Dept. at any time at 787-741-2020. Immediately report the incident and ask them to contact the federal officer on duty. This officer will coordinate efforts with the PRPD and respond to the situation. Depending on the nature of the emergency, they may also contact the Puerto Rico Fire Department (787-741-2111) or Ambulance/Rescue Services (787- 741-1616).



El programa de Cumplimiento de la Ley del Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre de Vieques está diseñado para ayudar a los visitantes a disfrutar del Refugio de Vida Silvestre y a la misma vez entender y obedecer las leyes de protección de la vida silvestre, tránsito y otras leyes de seguridad pública. Los oficiales de ley trabajan en conjunto con agencias de gobierno estatales, federales y municipales para hacer cumplir las regulaciones federales y estatales que protegen la vida silvestre y los visitantes dentro del Refugio de Vida Silvestre.



En caso de emergencia llame al sistema 911 o al Depto. de Policía de PR en Vieques al 787-741-2020. Reporte inmediatamente el incidente y pídale que contacten al oficial federal de turno. El oficial coordinará esfuerzos con la Policía y responderá a la situación. Dependiendo de la naturaleza de la emergencia, se contactará al Dpto. de Bomberos de PR (787-741-2111) o la Ambulancia/Servicio de Rescate (787-741-1616).

An aerial view of pelican island.
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