Chile Earthquake Preparedness: Safety Tips and Guidelines from CSN

2024-05-11 05:26:09

Chile to experience a variety of natural phenomena that, on certain occasions, represent a certain danger to the population, for example earthquakes. For that reason, the National Center for Seismology (CSN) it analyzes each of these telluric movements by collecting data in real time such as the exact time, the location of the epicenter and the size from the regions of Santiago, Tarapaca, Atacama, Biobio, Antofagasta and Coquimbo. In that context, I share with you here the CSN report on the latest earthquakes today, Saturday, May 11.

Tremor in Chile today, Saturday, May 11, via CSN

Follow the official report of the CSN about the latest confirmed tremors in Chile this Saturday in May 2024 from the regions of Santiago, Tarapaca, Atacama, Biobio, Antofagasta and Coquimbo. Each of the updates has the exact time, magnitude, depth and location of the epicenter of the earthquake.

How should I act before, during and after an earthquake in the United States?

I share with you a useful list of good actions you should do to be able to face a strong earthquake in Chile or any other country in the world. Apply the following security recommendations that I will show you below:

Before the earthquake in Chile

• Always check your home’s infrastructure.
• Install security locks, cabinets and shelves.
• Store the most fragile items in safe places.
• Always have a first aid kit with you.
• Find the best meeting point where there is enough security for your family.
• Educate your family members so that they can turn off the electricity, gas and water taps.
• List emergency numbers to contact doctors, police, civil defense, among others.

During the earthquake or earthquake in Chile

• Stay away from windows, mirrors and sharp objects that may fall to the ground.
• Get shelter under a sturdy table or you can also place it under a door frame.
• Cover your head and neck with your hands.
• Avoid using elevators and taking stairs during the earthquake.
• Do not run out of a building when the earthquake is moving.

After the earthquake in Chile

• Seek medical help to treat people with serious injuries.
• Provide first aid and emotional support to injured people who need it.
• Do not use your mobile phone irresponsibly, this way you will avoid overloading the lines.
• Check the structural damage to your home.
• Close the faucets to prevent possible leakage of electricity, water or gas.
• Do not light candles, matches or other objects that could catch fire.