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President of the Republic, Dina Boluarte, on Friday participated in the Nationwide Multi-Hazard Drill "For a Prepared Country." It aimed to strengthen the preparedness of Peruvians to face possible natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, as well as heavy rains and associated hazards.
The drill was carried out throughout the country.
It was organized by the National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) and was mandatory for all public and private institutions.
In this edition, 20 regions participated in the earthquake drill, while in Amazonas, Huanuco, Loreto, San Martin, Madre de Dios, and Pasco, the drill focused on heavy rains and associated hazards such as mudslides, floods, and landslides.
Indeci —in coordination with its decentralized offices, regional governments, municipalities, and other institutions— carried out a nationwide information campaign to ensure massive participation in this drill.
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Published: 5/30/2025