The strengthening of the preparedness and response capacities of Holguin province to face natural, technological and sanitary disaster hazards is the objective of the Meteoro 2025 exercise, to be held on May 24th and 25th.
This popular event will involve the participation of organizations, companies, the FAR, the Minint, political and mass organizations, workers, students and the population in general.
Among the activities to be carried out in this Meteoro 2025 exercise. The state of compliance with the measures foreseen in the disaster risk reduction plans will be assessed and the means foreseen for communication in disaster situations will be supervised, as well as the information channels.
During the second day, practical activities will be carried out to prepare for the hazards identified. The testing of the forces and means foreseen for the response. As well as work aimed at reducing vulnerabilities with the participation of economic entities and the population.
Among the essential purposes of this exercise is the strengthening of the nation’s capabilities against earthquakes, major hurricanes, severe droughts and health-related disasters. It also emphasizes the preservation of the resources of the national economy in the face of the effects that may be caused by such phenomena.
The purpose of the Meteoro is to increase the protection of human life and reduce the risk of disasters. It has an annual and national character, and has been promoted by the Cuban Civil Defense since 1986.
By: Miguel David Bruzón Hernández
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernández
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