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What you need to know about the annual national drill




An earthquake (and hurricane) drill will be held in Mexico City and many other states this Tuesday, Sept. 19, the sixth anniversary of a powerful 7.1 magnitude temblor that shook central Mexico


Earthquake drill date change

The Head of Government, Claudia Sheinbaum, mentioned in a press conference that the possibility of eliminating the September 19th drill is already being evaluated with the Federal Civil Protection Coordinator.

The Mexico City governor also emphasized, without giving further details on the date, that the seismic alert will soon arrive on mobile phones. Remember that this SMS alert system will be a complement to the alert on poles, radio, and television. Those who will receive this message will be residents of Mexico City, the State of Mexico, and Colima.
 

Earthquake drill: why is it important to conduct it?

Here are four points on the importance of seismic drills in Mexico City.

Preparation: Drills allow us to learn the safety procedures to follow during an earthquake. It is as well the best way to evacuate the location where we are.