National simulation 2025: time, recommendations and why it is important

Taking into account that Mexico is a country with high seismic activity, the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) announced the National simulation This year, which invited public and private instances to participate.

Details of the national drill

The Ministry of Citizen Security and Protection (SSPC) and the CNPC reported that the National Dimulation will be held next Tuesday, April 29 at 11:30 am Time of central Mexico.

The hypothesis is An earthquake magnitude 8.140.1 km deep, with epicenter in the Gulf of Tehuantepec, which will be perceived as:

• Severo in Oaxaca, Chiapas.
• Strong and very strong in Tabasco, Veracruz, Guerrero, Puebla, the capital of the country, the State of Mexico and Guerrero.
• Moderate in Campeche, Morelos, Tlaxcala and Michoacán.

Will leave Housing damage, infrastructurehistorical buildings, strategic facilities and virtual lines. In Mexico City, the drill will be carried out under the same magnitude, in addition to the activation of the seismic alert.

The authorities also take into account that Not all states have earthquakesso they are invited to propose the hypothesis they deem appropriate according to the risks of the property and from the data already indicated.

Public and private institutions in the country who wish to participate will have to register their property no later than Monday, April 28 at 11:59 p.m. Da Click here To start your registration.

What is a drill?

According to the National Disaster Prevention Center (Cenapred), The drills are rehearsals that allow us to identify what to do and how to act in case of an emergency, by doing a simulation exercise of a real scenario.

It has Three advantages:

1. It helps to check if prepared actions are efficient.
2. They improve the preparation to act before an emergency or disaster.
3. They encourage the culture of civil protection between your family and the community.

Ideally, In your family a person is designated for each of the following tasks:

1. Take care of minors.
2. Help the elderly.
3. Assist people with disabilities.
4. Protect your pet.
5. Close gas, water and light keys.
6. Take your lifelong suitcase.
7. Call emergency services.