The Ministry of Transport and Communications launched today the campaign of information and guidance to the public on the proper use of emergency telecommunications services, which at first time involves telephone operators, radio and television who have been committed to broadcast nationwide and for free, messages for the public to learn to communicate in case of earthquakes.

The campaign launch was attended by the Minister of Transport and Communications, Dr. Enrique Cornejo, the chief of INDECI, General Luis Palomino, the CEO of Telefonica del Peru, Javier Manzanares, Manager Regulatory of Nextel del Peru, Ernesto Montagne, Nachtigall Delgado Hogo President of the National Society of Radio and Television and Vice President of the association, Marcello Cuneo.

The goal of the campaign is to teach people the 3 basic steps to follow in an emergency: First, to communicate with family members the people should sent a text messages; Second, use the internet, if we have this service available and Third, if we found in the area of ​​emergency, dial 119 and leave a voice message.

The Minister of Transport said that telecommunications are crucial in all phases of emergency management. This is essential from the prevention and disaster management to the relief efforts.

In this regard, the Head of INDECI, General Luis Palomino said that the information campaign on telecommunications services in emergency cases is a significant advance in emergency preparation.

National and international experience shows that in cases of earthquakes, the public telecommunications networks, including fixed and mobile networks are not infallible and could present technical restrictions during the first hours or days of the emergency due to the interruption of power supply, falling poles, broken cables, antennas and congestion of calls.

(Source: INDECI)

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