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Among natural hazards, seismic risk is probably one of the most underestimated in Martinique. And the consequences of failing to take this natural hazard seriously could be severe. That is why a drill was held this week to prepare the public, review safety guidelines, and ensure people follow proper safety procedures.<\/h2>\n

Full-scale earthquake drill<\/strong><\/h2>\n

An earthquake evacuation drill was held in Le Fran\u00e7ois on Wednesday, July 22, at 8:30 a.m. in the Trianon Business Park, near Garage Saint-Michel and L\u2019Univers du Pneu. The goal? To prepare residents for the risk of an earthquake in the event of a potential evacuation.<\/p>\n

Martinique is located in an earthquake-prone area, so it is important to know how to react quickly. \u00abThis Wednesday, Espace Sud, the City of Le Fran\u00e7ois, and the Fire and Rescue Service are bringing together businesses in the Trianon Business Park for a full-scale earthquake and evacuation drill, as part of the ISO 14001-certified Environmental Management System,\u00bb states Espace Sud in a social media post.<\/p>\n

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\u00abWhen the signal is given, everyone should follow the proper safety procedures,\u00bb says Espace Sud, which is announcing the drill. First, you should protect yourself during the tremor; then, you should evacuate calmly, without using elevators. Finally, participants should \u00abfollow the marked routes\u00bb and \u00abproceed to the assembly point.\u00bb Whether during this drill or during an actual earthquake, the same safety procedures must be followed.<\/p>\n

Earthquakes Every Week in Martinique<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Far from being a marginal risk, earthquakes pose a real threat. Last week, between July 10 and 17, approximately 94 earthquakes occurred in Martinique, according to the Martinique Volcanological and Seismological Observatory (OVSM). Most of these earthquakes were of \u00abvolcano-tectonic\u00bb origin, with epicenters ranging from 0.9 to 2 km below the volcano\u2019s summit. Also during this period, scientists at the OVSM detected a single deep, \u00ablong-period\u00bb earthquake. None of these earthquakes were felt by the public.<\/p>\n

For more information, the Martinique Volcanic and Seismological Observatory recommends consulting its monthly bulletins. The alert level is currently yellow, but scientists and authorities are continuing to monitor safety conditions and prepare the public.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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