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Emergency safety guide in Guatemala.
Guatemala is prone to multiple disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and landslides. Disaster preparedness means not only having an emergency kit at home, at work, and in your vehicle, but also having knowledge and skills that you can take with you wherever you go.
As Director Victor Gomez of the Volunteer Firefighters of Guatemala tells us, preparation is key to protecting your life, your family's life, and your community.
Victor Gomez / Director of the National Fire Academy
Why is it important to be prepared?
Preparing for disasters means having a plan, an emergency kit, and knowing what to do before, during, and after an event such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, hurricanes, or others.
Emergency Kit
Includes drinking water (3 liters per person/day for 3 days), non-perishable food, battery-powered radio, flashlight, extra batteries, essential medications, thermal blanket, identity documents, and cash in coins.
Family / Community Plan
Familiarize yourself with the evacuation routes in your municipality and local communities; decide on meeting points, evacuation routes, identify available shelters in your area; make sure everyone in the family knows where to meet.
Training / Development
Institutions such as municipal fire departments, the Guatemalan Red Cross, and local organizations can offer workshops; promote this type of training in schools, churches, and community committees.
Home Preparation
In seismic zones: reinforce roofs, anchor furniture; in flood-prone areas: raise belongings; clean rivers and drains before the rainy season; know the location of dangerous slopes.
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