On Tuesday, November 5, at 8 p.m., the Third National Multihazard Drill of 2024 will take place, to strengthen the population’s preparation and response capabilities in the face of dangers of natural origin or induced by human action.
The National Institute of Civil Defense (Indeci) specified that this exercise also seeks to measure the preparation and response capabilities of the entities that make up the National Disaster Risk Management System (Sinagerd).
This type of drills involve the mobilization of personnel and resources, thus allowing the evaluation of both the effectiveness and efficiency of the emergency operations plans, contingency plans, operational continuity plans, protocols and procedures of the members.
In Peru, characterized by its high seismic activity and vulnerability to natural phenomenait is vital that the population remains alert and prepared.
The drills allow everyone to review emergency procedures and know how to act quickly in the event of a disaster, promoting community organization and evacuation to safe areas.
The exercise will take place at 8 pm within the framework of World Tsunami Awareness Day which was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 22, 2015, with the purpose of promoting a global culture of tsunami awareness.
Because The drill will be carried out at night, it is essential that the population review their evacuation routes and safe areas, as well as the dangers to which they are exposed in their locations.
Catherine Palacios, deputy director of preparation at Indeci, highlighted in Channel N, This exercise is crucial for practicing how to respond to emergencies in an eventual emergency at night, when families are more likely to be at home or on their way home.
The idea is to put into practice a family emergency plan, considering that, in crisis situations such as an earthquake, Communications and services such as electricity may be interrupted.
