Puebla, Pue., May 25, 2026 – Municipal Civil Protection staff supervised an earthquake drill at the Andropolis Childcare Center in Puebla’s capital, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen prevention and civil protection culture in the city.

The drill brought together 106 participants, including administrative staff, teachers, children, and facility managers. The main goal: to reinforce evacuation protocols, improve response times, and assess escape routes and meeting points in the event of a real earthquake.

Why Drills Like This Are Essential

Authorities emphasize that these activities are crucial in spaces with vulnerable populations, especially children. The exercise at Andropolis helped pinpoint areas for improvement in coordination between internal brigades and municipal emergency teams.

Puebla’s location makes these drills especially relevant. The city sits near the subduction zone where the Cocos Plate meets the North American Plate, an area known for significant seismic activity. The state has experienced major earthquakes in the past, including the 1999 (magnitude 7.0) and 2017 events, both of which caused substantial damage. This history underlines the importance of keeping Civil Protection Plans up to date in schools, daycare centers, and public facilities.

Civil Protection’s Key Recommendations

Municipal Civil Protection reiterated its call for the public to actively participate in drills and to know the basics of earthquake response:

– Before: Create and practice a family civil protection plan.
– During: Follow the “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” rule.
– After: Check for possible damage and avoid using elevators.

The Puebla Citizen Security Secretariat will continue organizing these preventive drills across the city, aiming to foster a culture of self-protection and preparedness among residents—especially in spaces where the most vulnerable are present.