(Spanish ) — The first National Simulation of 2023 in Mexico, which will take place this Wednesday, April 19, seeks to promote the culture of civil protection in the population and reinforce the reaction capacities of the authorities, citizens and rescue forces in the event of an emergency or disaster, according to the authorities.
Anyone at home, business, office, school or work can participate in this drill. All you have to do is vacate the property at the time the alert begins and collaborate with the responsible bodies.
The first National Earthquake Drill of 2023 It is organized by the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), together with the National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC) and the National Civil Protection Coordination.
The authorities recommend registering all the properties that will participate in the National Simulation in order to analyze data that lead to better results, and thus be able to deal with any emergency. There is time to register online until April 18.
In order to carry out this drill successfully, it is necessary to be informed and have a plan with a clear organization. Here, we tell you everything you need to know.
When and at what time is the National Drill?
He National Drill of Mexico 2023 will be held at 11:00 am, Central Mexico time, this Wednesday, April 19. The event will begin when the loudspeakers of the Mexican Seismic Alert System sound.
The hypothetical scenario will be a magnitude 7.5 earthquake with its epicenter between Puebla and Veracruz, an area that, although it has little history, is where the terrible earthquake of September 19, 1985 that claimed thousands of lives originated.
In which states will the National Drill be held in Mexico?
The seismic alert will sound in nine states of the country:
- Chiapas
- oxaca
- Warrior
- Morelos
- Puebla
- Tlaxcala
- Mexico state
- Mexico City
- Michoacan.
How to prepare for the National Drill in Mexico?
The key is to have a specific plan and for this it is necessary Identify the risks of the property.
In addition, it is convenient to keep the following aspects in mind:
- Make a plan to know what to do
- Simulate emergency situations
- Assign responsibilities to each person
- Have a telephone directory, first-aid kit and important documents on hand
- Identify safety zones, emergency exits and meeting points
The authorities recommend Have a Family Civil Protection Plan to be able to apply basic preparation and self-protection measures at home before, during and after a disaster or emergency.
In addition, it is important identify the Internal Civil Protection Unit of your property, school or workplace to be able to organize the roles that each one will play before an event.
To stay informed about the schedules and other aspects of the drill, you can follow the social networks of the National Civil Protection Coordination at Facebook and Twitter
