2023-05-21 14:24:03
Strengthening the territorial capacity to face the danger of natural, technological and health disasters, integrated the Civil Defense, state agencies and institutions, new economic actors and the civilian population in the various actions of the Exercise Meteor 2023.
The imminent start of the hurricane season, possible large-scale fires, hydrocarbon spills, explosions, earthquakes, ammonia leaks in refrigerators, transport accidents or dam breaks, and epidemics such as dengue or leptospirosis, called for work to reduce vulnerabilities.
During this week, work was done on the unblocking of sewers, drains and drainage ditches; in the collection of debris and debris; as well as in the cutting and pruning of trees, reported Lieutenant Colonel Ernesto Moinelo Pérez, head of the Civil Defense in Artemisa.
In addition, it was pointed out about the shelters to protect the population in case of disasters, about the vitality of the batteries of emergency generator sets and the forces and means that act in such situations, such as the special formations of ETECSA, the Electric Company, the Forestry and Civil Defense engineers, he added.
The Meteor contributed to the preparation of the management and command bodies at all levels, and the last day included practical activities, as part of National Defense Day.
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