### Tijuana Residents Participate in National Earthquake Drill
**September 19, 2024** – Hundreds of Tijuana residents took part in the National Earthquake Drill, simulating a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The drill was conducted across various locations including the Municipal Palace, nine city hall delegations, municipal paramedic units, educational centers, and workplaces.
At the Municipal Palace, the drill involved 92 brigade members and 25 coordinators from 42 departments, managing to evacuate the building in 3 minutes and 39 seconds without any incidents. According to the Chief Administrator Marcelo de Jesús Machaín Servín, the evacuation was executed swiftly and efficiently.
In addition to the 1,058 employees, 63 citizens present at the palace were also evacuated. Minutes before 10 AM, municipal staff started restricting public access to the building and evacuated those inside before the alarm sounded.
Municipal Civil Protection Director, Miguel Ángel Ceballos Ramirez, noted that this simulation included the shutdown of electricity, water, and gas services. Drones were also deployed to assess potential structural damages.
The drill extended beyond the Municipal Palace to include all nine municipal delegations, municipal paramedic units, and numerous educational institutions. One notable participant was the Center for Health Education University (CUES) at the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC), where around 800 individuals were evacuated.
Ceballos Ramirez emphasized that in the case of an actual earthquake, it is crucial to stay sheltered for at least one minute before evacuating. He advised that buildings must be inspected by brigade members for damages before re-entering to ensure safety and resume activities.
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