High-altitude emergency shelters, numbering 12, installed in Romania's Bucegi Mountains for crisis situations.

In the heart of Romania's majestic Bucegi Mountains, a significant step towards enhancing safety for hikers and climbers has been taken. The Romanian authorities have successfully installed the first of twelve planned mountain emergency shelters.

The installation operation, carried out with precision, was aided by a Black Hawk helicopter from the Interior Ministry's aviation unit and mountain rescue teams from Prahova county. The chosen location for the first shelter is at an altitude of 2,350 meters, nestled at the entrance to Cerdacul Văii Cerbului, on the route to Omu Peak.

Each of these emergency shelters will be equipped with essential items such as two beds, solar-powered lighting, drinking water, a first-aid kit, sanitation facilities, and electric heating. They will also feature an alarm connected to the national 112 system for emergencies.

The emergency shelter at Cerdacul Văii Cerbului is yet to be officially opened to the public as it requires ground anchoring. Once operational, it will serve as a secure point of shelter for people in distress in the mountains. Access to the shelters, including the one at Cerdacul Văii Cerbului, will be controlled by code to prevent misuse.

This installation marks the start of a program aimed at improving safety for hikers and climbers in high-altitude areas. The program aims to install 12 such emergency shelters across the Bucegi Mountains. The person responsible for the management of the construction of the remaining 11 emergency call cabins in the Bucegi Mountains is not publicly specified in available sources.

Each shelter will be equipped with a variety of essential items for survival and emergencies. The Romanian emergency shelters, including the one in Cerdacul Văii Cerbului, will be inspected regularly to ensure safety standards are maintained.

This initiative is a testament to Romania's commitment to the safety and well-being of its visitors and residents in the mountainous regions. The installation of these emergency shelters is a significant stride towards creating a safer environment for those who dare to explore the heights of the Bucegi Mountains.

High-altitude emergency shelters, numbering 12, installed in Romania's Bucegi Mountains for crisis situations.