(ANSA) – L’AQUILA, 22 AUG – In view of the pastoral visit of Pope Francis, as part of the 728 / a Perdonanza Celestiniana, the Municipality of L’Aquila will set up about 6,400 seats, of which about 4,700 in Collemaggio and around 1,700 in Piazza Duomo, reserved areas which can be accessed with passes. Over 4 linear kilometers of barriers and 18 anti-panic barriers for the emergency exits will delimit the various areas of the Pope’s passage. 12 thousand people are expected.
There will be 10 ambulances, located between the Acquasanta stadium, where the Pope will land by helicopter, Piazza Duomo, along the route of the Popemobile, and Collemaggio, as well as various means of firefighters and 27 fire extinguishers.
As for the toilets: 64 chemical toilets will be set up in 4 areas: piazza Duomo, municipal villa, viale Collemaggio, Collemaggio meadow.
About 750 women and men of the Municipality and of the collaborating institutions and associations are at the forefront for the organizational part of the authority and will be on August 28: 52 health workers, 44 firefighters, 152 for the “safety and security “, 324 civil protection volunteers, to which must be added the approximately 180 municipal employees who have been working for some time to set up structures and services necessary for the Pope’s visit.
Satisfaction of the mayor of L’Aquila, Pierluigi Biondi. “The Pope’s visit is a historic event for our city – he comments – especially if placed in the general context of the Pontiff’s actions, who will greet the families of the victims of the earthquake of April 6, 2009, will enter the Cathedral damaged by the earthquake and will open the door Santa di Collemaggio, giving way to the Celestinian indulgence “.
“For his presence, and above all for the affection and consideration shown towards his predecessor Celestino V, and towards the community of the territory – he adds – we have supported and will continue to support a huge effort. But we are happy with the sacrifices we are making and what we will do, because we want Pope Francis to feel at home and we are very honored by his presence “. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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