Background on Delfina Gómez Álvarez
Delfina Gómez Álvarez, the current Governor of the State of Mexico, led the first National 2025 Earthquake Drill in her state. Her leadership and commitment to disaster preparedness are crucial for ensuring the safety of her constituents.
Drill Details and Objectives
The drill, which took place in the State of Mexico, aimed to strengthen the culture of prevention and assess the response capacity to emergencies. It simulated a hypothetical earthquake with a magnitude of 8.1, originating in the Golfo de Tehuantepec near Oaxaca’s coast. The drill focused on evaluating potential risks and implementing preventive measures to safeguard the well-being of Mexico State’s residents in case of a real emergency.
Key Actions and Participants
- Activation of 10,000 speakers across the state’s 125 municipalities through the Alerta Sísmica system.
- Evacuation of over 15,130 properties without incidents.
- Monitoring of potential emergencies using 20,000 interconnected CCTV cameras feeding into the Centro de Control, Comando, Comunicación, Cómputo y Calidad (C5).
- Establishment of the Estatal Comité de Emergencias y Desastres de Protección Civil (CEEyDPC) in the State Government Palace, comprising representatives from 18 state governmental secretariats, seven state entities, and four federal bodies.
- Participation of over one million two hundred sixty-two thousand three hundred seventy-two individuals from the public, social, and private sectors.
- Testing of the Cell Broadcast system by sending alerts to cell phones in Mexico City and its surrounding areas.
Key Questions and Answers
- What was the purpose of the drill? The primary goal was to reinforce the culture of prevention and evaluate the response capabilities during emergencies.
- How many municipalities participated in the drill? The drill involved all 125 municipalities within the State of Mexico.
- What agencies were part of the Estatal Comité de Emergencias y Desastres de Protección Civil (CEEyDPC)? The committee included representatives from 18 state governmental secretariats, seven state entities, and four federal bodies such as the Coordination General of Civil Protection, Junta de Caminos, SAASCAEM, IMEPI, Probosque, FGJEM, SUEM, DIFEM, Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional, Guardia Nacional, Conagua, CFE, and Cruz Roja Mexicana.
- How many people participated in the drill? Over one million two hundred sixty-two thousand three hundred seventy-two individuals from the public, social, and private sectors took part in the drill.
- What systems were tested during the drill? The Cell Broadcast system and the Alerta Sísmica were tested during this exercise.
Outcome and Next Steps
The successful execution of the drill, with no reported incidents and the activation of 10,000 speakers across all municipalities, demonstrates the State of Mexico’s preparedness for potential emergencies. The CEEyDPC will continue to monitor risks and collaborate with various agencies to refine preventive measures, ensuring the safety of its residents.
