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Evacuation Drill in Puerto Vallarta Highlights Importance of Earthquake Preparation

Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - Today's macro drill conducted by the State and municipal government of Puerto Vallarta showcased the importance of being prepared for natural disasters, particularly earthquakes.

In less than 5 minutes, the official buildings of the State and municipal Government in Puerto Vallarta were evacuated, ensuring the safety of the people inside.

The drill began at 11:00 a.m. when the sound system sirens sounded in each of the units, signaling the start of the evacuation. Unlike previous drills, the tsunami early warning system was not used, focusing solely on earthquake preparedness . . .

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