An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 occurred this Tuesday, October 15, at 10:53 am, 50 kilometers west of Barranca, Barranca, Lima.
As reported by the Geophysical Institute of Peru (IGP)the earthquake had a depth of 58 kilometers, latitude -10.77, longitude -78.22.
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So far, the National Institute of Civil Protection (Indeci) has not reported personal or material damage due to the earthquake and continues the respective monitoring in the area.
As we remember, our country is located in the area known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, where 85% of the world’s seismic activity has been recorded.
RECOMMENDATIONS IN CASE OF EARTHQUAKES
Indeci gives you the following recommendations to know how to act in the event of an earthquake:
- Always stay calm; assess the situation and help others. Do what you have practiced.
- Stay away from windows, shelves or any tools, artifacts or objects that could roll or fall into the exit.
- If you cannot leave, locate in the previously identified internal security zone, for example near structural columns or walls or near the elevator shaft.
- Evacuate with your emergency backpack.
WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY BACKGROUND IN THE EVENT OF A WORLD QUAKE?
An emergency backpack should contain the following items:
- Agua
- Non-perishable (canned or packaged) foods.
- First aid kit. Include medications from a family member.
- Hygiene items.
- Clothing and shelter.
- Flashlight (in case the natural event happens at night or early in the morning).
- Portable radio and batteries to keep us informed.
- Cash, coins preferred.
- Specific items for children, older adults or women’s use.
It is recommended that a backpack does not weigh more than 8 kilograms and that there are items for two people, so if there are many members of the family, more backpacks will be needed.
If in a family there is only one adult and several minors, it is advisable to prepare small backpacks that the children can help carry.
It is important to remember that the emergency backpack is carried during the evacuation, that is, after the emergency has occurred.
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