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Seismic prevention efforts in Ushuaia
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Emergency preparedness initiatives in Ushuaia have transitioned from theoretical training to practical evacuation exercises. In mid-October, the Ushuaia Municipality’s Civil Defense Directorate conducted seismic prevention training for over 100 judicial personnel in Tierra del Fuego. This session focused on regional seismological conditions and the use of seismic hazard maps to strengthen organizational emergency protocols. Building on these efforts, the Civil Protection Secretariat of Tierra del Fuego announced has scheduled a large-scale evacuation drill scheduled for November 11. 11 at 9:00 a.m. This exercise, part of the binational ‘Zona Austral Resiliente’ project involving Chile’s SENAPRED, will simulate a seismic event two-stage emergency: an initial earthquake followed by a tsunami. The drill aims During the drill, participants will first move to test movement designated meeting points during the seismic phase. Once tsunami alarms are activated, they will evacuate to a safe zones, specifically targeting zone on Gobernador Paz Street, which has been established at a 20-meter safety elevation of 20 meters, and elevation. The exercise involves participation from approximately 16 institutions. institutions and over 150 personnel, including medical staff, emergency teams, and security forces, to improve institutional coordination and strengthen the local disaster prevention culture.
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