During the 2025 Nationwide Multi-Hazard Drill on Friday,
called on Peruvians to be prepared to face earthquakes and to participate in preparedness exercises seriously and responsibly.
"Year after year, in the month of May, the Multi-Hazard Drill is held to continue advancing in the sense of responsibility of every citizen, every family, every neighborhood, every organization, every district, province, and region has. All of Peru must be prepared to face a major earthquake at any moment," Mrs. Boluarte stated.
The top official reminded citizens that Peru is located in a highly seismic zone, which is why drills must be taken seriously and responsibly.
The president said that every family should have an emergency backpack at home, along with food, flashlights, and a radio, and should identify the safe places to stay during an earthquake, away from windows.
"Once the seismic movement is over, we move to the designated safe zones, and evacuate calmly to avoid accidents. That is what we must do nationwide because, I repeat, Peru is located in a region where it is indicated that a major earthquake will occur at some point," she emphasized.
The top official urged people living in coastal areas to stay alert for a potential tsunami and, if one occurs, to follow authorities' instructions and evacuate to higher ground.
Earthquake drill
President Boluarte participated in the 2025 Nationwide Multi-Hazard Drill at the Educational Institution Nuestra Señora de la Visitacion, in downtown Lima. She was joined by students and Ministers Morgan Quero (Education) and Walter Astudillo (Defense).
Later, she received the initial report on the damages recorded during the drill across various regions of the country, as well as the actions deployed to assist the population.
The Head of State also ordered the deployment of Army personnel to various locations across the country to support the brigades attending to citizens.