on Wednesday called on citizens for reflection in order to take seriously the drills against natural disasters, because they contribute to training and practicing so as to protect our loved ones' lives.
The Head of State affirmed that the Executive Branch will remain on alert in the face of a possible natural phenomenon or a catastrophe that might occur in Peru.
The top official reminded citizens that Peru is located in the so-called Ring of Fire. Thus, "a major disaster can take us by surprise at any moment."
May 31 marks the "Day of Solidarity and Reflection on Natural Disasters" decreed in homage to the victims of the largest natural disaster in the country's history: the Ancash Earthquake.
In 1970, it caused the death of more than 60,000 people and left some 180,000 injured.