PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – As part of the annual observance of the National Civil Protection Day in Mexico on September 19, the city of Puerto Vallarta is set to participate in a national macro drill at 11:00 a.m. The initiative, helmed by the National Civil Protection System, aims to foster preparedness for large-scale incidents and identify areas that require improvement.
The exercise, spearheaded locally by the first commander of the North Coast Region of Civil Protection and Firefighters of the State of Jalisco, Adrián Bobadilla García, is more than just a routine drill. “It is an opportunity to detect areas to improve, such as measuring times, the organization of the personnel, and promoting the culture of civil protection,” Bobadilla García stated.
The earthquake scenario for this year’s drill in Jalisco will be simulated with a magnitude of 7.2 at a depth of 15 km, with its epicenter located in the Sierra del Travesaño, 10 km northwest of Chapala. Despite the epicenter’s distance, Puerto Vallarta will “feel” the effects of the earthquake as alarms sound throughout the city on Tuesday morning.
Bobadilla García issued a last call to action for local entities. “We are all invited tomorrow at 11 a.m. to carry out evacuations. It’s crucial to be prepared and record which entities are participating and how many individuals can evacuate. Today is the last day to register; tomorrow, entities must upload evidence of their evacuation activities. Proof of participation will then be automatically dispatched,” he detailed.
Many institutions, including public buildings, companies, schools, universities, hospitals, health centers, churches, banks, shopping centers, recreational parks, spas, nursing homes, addiction centers, industrial parks, and children’s homes, are mandated to conduct three drill activities annually.
Entities interested in participating or seeking more information can visit the official platform at https://uepcbj.com/macrosimulacro. They can also reach out via phone at 33-36-70-3837 to register, obtain the necessary forms, submit evidence, and receive a digital certificate. Participating in such a macro drill is instrumental in evaluating and refining our processes and recognizing areas that need enhancement,” Bobadilla García concluded.
