The National Disaster Prevention and Response Service confirmed that on Thursday, October 2 at 11:00 a simulacrum In the Valparaíso region. The activity will cover coastal areas and will end to test the speed with which the community can react to an earthquake followed by Tsunami.
Earthquake simulation in Valparaiso
The regional director of Senapred, Christian Cardemil, explained that when a Earthquake It happens far, the population has more time to evacuate, but that in a local event the reaction must be immediate. Therefore, this exercise will focus on evacuation without delays. Recognizing the exit routes and the security points is a central part of the day. The commitment of each person will make the difference in the effectiveness of the procedure.
Practical recommendations against an earthquake
Senapred detailed several guidelines to correctly comply with the evacuation process in the simulacrum of Earthquake.
- Always evacuate on foot and not in vehicle.
- Facilitate the passage of children and neighbors during the departure.
- Have a basic emergency kit.
- Also include pet provisions.
- Know in advance the routes towards safe areas.
Those responsible for the operation recalled that it is not just an individual essay. The participation of complete families will allow to rehearse coordination in critical situations. The drill seeks to evaluate the joint work between institutions, municipalities and citizens. In the Valparaíso region, evacuation maps will be available with defined meeting points, which will allow measuring the capacity of collective organization before a Earthquake.
The agency explained that these exercises allow you to test alert systems, from the dissemination of SAE messages in cell phones to the coordination of first response equipment. The operation of local alarms and the clarity of the evacuation planes will also be verified. By simulating a Earthquake destructive, gaps can be identified in protocols and find opportunities for improvement.
