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National Earthquake Preparedness is March 5
Article by February 28, 2021
Residents and businesses across Barbados are encouraged to take part in the National Earthquake Preparedness Day on Friday, March 5
This forms part of the activities to mark
Coastal Hazards and Earthquake Smart Month, which begins on Monday, March 1 and runs until March 31. It is being hosted by the Department of Emergency Management, in collaboration with the Technical Standing Committee on Coastal Hazards.
The activity is designed to sensitise the public about the importance of earthquake and coastal hazard preparedness.
On March 5, a national alert will be sent at 10 a.m. to mobile phones, and members of the public will be asked to set alarms and choose how they decide to signal the earthquake simulation.
National Earthquake Preparedness Day on Friday, March 5.
This forms part of the activities to mark
Coastal Hazards and Earthquake Smart Month, which begins on Monday, March 1, and runs until March 31. It is being hosted by the Department of Emergency Management, in collaboration with the Technical Standing Committee on Coastal Hazards.
The activity is designed to sensitise the public about the importance of earthquake and coastal hazard preparedness.
On March 5, a national alert will be sent at 10 a.m. to mobile phones, and members of the public will be asked to set alarms and choose how they decide to signal the earthquake simulation.