Earthquake Alert Dominican Republic: Latest Updates and Safety Tips

2024-04-05 00:10:00

The National Center of Seismology (CNS) is the agency in charge of making citizens aware of the earthquakes recorded on the Island of Hispaniola, detected through a network of seismometers located in the main municipalities of the country such as Santo Domingo (located in the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault), Santiago de los Caballeros, Puerto Plata and Samaná.

Due to the constant seismic activity due to its geographical location between the Caribbean and North American plates, especially in the north-northeast part of the Island. Here we offer you the report of said entity regarding today, Thursday, April 4, with the exact time, degree of magnitude and location of the epicenter.

Tremor in the Dominican Republic today, April 4

In this article I share with you the latest report of the tremors or earthquakes recorded in the Dominican Republic and shared publicly by the CNS, with data such as time, epicenter and magnitude; In addition, relevant information regarding these events.

What to do in case of an earthquake in the Dominican Republic?

I share with you, based on the information provided by the Emergency Operations Center (COE), the institution responsible for planning and directing coordination between the institutions of the National Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Response System, how to act in the event of an earthquake:

Before an earthquake

• Always have a first aid kit, flashlight, radio, and batteries. Maintain food and water supplies
• Make a plan for what to do and where to meet following the shaking has stopped. Locate the safest places in your home.

during an earthquake

• Do not evacuate during the earthquake. Stay away from windows, mirrors, or shelves with objects that might fall. Never stand in door frames
• If you are driving, park the vehicle as far as possible away from poles and cables. Stay on the side of it, never inside or under the car.

following an earthquake

• Proceed to close the gas, water and electricity taps. If there are injuries, ask the authorities for help. If you have to evacuate, do not return until you verify the safety of the place.
• Do not light matches or electrical appliances until you are sure there is no gas leak. Do not eat food that has been in contact with broken glass, dust, debris, or any contaminant.
• Turn on the radio to hear the directions. Avoid getting carried away by text messages or rumors. Use the telephone only in urgent cases

National Emergency and Security Assistance System

• Contact number: 911
• Directed to: Residents and visitors within the coverage areas of the System.
• Requirements: Classification of the Emergency and registration of the address where it occurs
• Cost: Free
• Hours: 24 hours
• Approximate response time: 1 to 3 Minutes from when the call is received

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