Leonardo Reyes Madera, director general of the Oficina Nacional de Evaluación Sísmica y Vulnerabilidad de Infraestructura y Edificaciones (Onesvie) in the Dominican Republic, stated that free structural safety evaluations are available for individuals and companies to assess earthquake preparedness. ^[1] The National Office for Seismic Evaluation and Infrastructure Vulnerability and Buildings (ONESVIE) in the Dominican Republic received more than 2,000 requests to evaluate buildings. ^[2] Leonardo Reyes Madera insisted that the population should not wait for an earthquake to verify the condition of their homes, especially when visible signs of deterioration exist. ^[3] The Onesvie agency confirmed that structural evaluations requested by citizens and private entities are free of charge. ^[4] The Onesvie evaluation service allows owners to detect potential structural weaknesses and establish vulnerability levels to identify situations requiring attention before an earthquake occurs. ^[5] Director General Leonardo Reyes Madera stated that the surge in requests is due to public concern generated by recent earthquakes in several countries in the region. ^[6] The agency has already evaluated 1,089 buildings in the Naco sector, and their vulnerability levels are being classified for delivery to the neighborhood council. ^[7] ONESVIE is currently working in the Piantini sector after concluding inspections in Naco, with the process set to expand progressively to other areas of the national territory. ^[8]