Mexico City — The government has delivered more than 180,000 metal identification badges to Mexico City residents. The Social Alert System (SAS) aims to deliver 400,000 cards during the current administration.
The intention of these badges, which contain a personal identification code and contact details, is to help authorities identify individuals in cases of emergency.
In addition, the badge, which is attached to the neck with a chain, has information regarding diseases or ailments so that, should medical help be needed, doctors know the person’s health background.
The Citizen Participation Undersecretariat of Mexico City (SSPC) said that in the case of an accident or even where the user needs help, a telephone call is made to Locatel and the Citizen’s Council, where details regarding the person are held.
Individuals must be residents of Mexico City to register on this system. They are required to fill out registration forms, a letter of commitment and receipt of the code, and to deliver the documents to necessary authorities.
Registration is carried out by the SAS areas of the SSPC, the Institute for the Care of the Elderly (IAAM) or any other agency that is included in this institutional action.
In addition, telephone registration must be carried out through Locatel and the Citizen’s Council. A home visit will collect the documents and signatures of the person or persons responsible and a second home visit will be the delivery of the plaque.