January – June 2018ICRC Assistance at Entry-Exit Crossing Points

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Red Cross volunteers are present at Red Cross heating/cooling points on both sides of the bridge at Stanytsia

The ICRC helps make conditions surrounding the passage of the crossing line less harsh through construction of shades, installation of bus stops, provision of waste containers and water tanks, maintenance of latrines and partial rehabilitation the existing civilian infrastructure.

Installation of in order to facilitate provision of medical aid at crossing points.

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heating/cooling point to enhance comfort for people crossing was prepared for installation at Maiorske crossing point.

containers for heating/cooling points were provided for improvement of infrastructure at Olenivka, Horlivka and Oleksandrivka crossing points.

people were assisted at the Red Cross heating/cooling points on both sides of the bridge at Stanytsia Luhanska by volunteers and staff members of the Red Cross.

back-up petrol generator was provided to Olenivka crossing point.

bus stops were installed at Hnutove and Novotroitske crossing points.

waste containers were provided to Oktiabr, Olenivka and Oleksandrivka crossing points.

crossing points in the NGCA were provided with medical items: first aid kits, dressing sets, stretchers, sets for respiratory resuscitation and medical couches.

automated external defibrillators were donated to five crossing points.

kit of essential medicines and equipment was supplied to Maiorske crossing point, ensuring provision of first aid and essential primary medical care.

new mine awareness billboards were installed and a preventive fence was replaced at Stanytsia Luhanska crossing point.

new bio-toilets and two water tanks were donated to Oktiabr and Olenivka crossing points.

tea bags, 369,000 of cups and glasses, 1,200 kg of sugar and 20,000 litres of bottled water were provided for heating/ cooling points.

sets of disposable tableware along with detergents were provided for Stanytsia Luhanska crossing point.

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Acronyms: EECP — Entry-Exit Crossing Points, GCA — Government Controlled Areas; NGCA — Non-Government Controlled Areas.

To improve the situation for civilians, who often have to wait for many hours exposed to heat or cold when crossing the contact line, the ICRC installed heating/cooling points equipped with heaters and air conditioners for people to rest.

Provision of first aid kits, medicines, automated defibrillators and other medical items to facilitate provision of first aid at crossing points. In addition, medical staff were trained in basic life support.

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Improvement basic services for people queuing to cross by providing water, tea, sugar, disposable tableware and detergents.

Increase of preventive measures at crossing points by installing warning signs, billboards and portable toilets so that people unaware of the hidden danger posed by mines and unexploded ordnance stay on the road while waiting in queues.