Residents and businesses across Barbados are reminded to take part in the National Earthquake Preparedness Day Drill on Friday, March 3, at 10:00 a.m.
The activity is designed to sensitise the public about the importance of earthquake and coastal hazard preparedness, and schools and organisations are encouraged to use an alerting system to trigger the drill at 10:00 a.m. on the day.
At this time, persons are expected to practise the earthquake procedure ‘drop cover and hold’ for their home or office, and record video footage and upload to social media, tagging the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) at Instagram.com/dem.barbados; Facebook.com/dem.barbados, and twitter.com/dem_barbados, using the hashtag #EarthquakeReady.
Persons who require additional information may call the DEM at 438-7575, or send an email to danielle.skeete@barbados.gov.bb or deminfo@barbados.gov.bb.