Mexico: Earthquake - Information Bulletin n° 1
The Situation
An earthquake, magnitude 7.3, occurred 21 January at about 18:00 local time in Colima, west coast of Mexico. Its location was 50 km ESE of Manzanillo, Colima, with a population of 94,000; 50 km SSW of Colima, Colima, with a population of 119,000 inhabitants; and 105 km SSW of Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco, with 85,000 inhabitants. A preliminary assessment indicates that 30 people died, an unknown number were injured and the power and gas network was disrupted. The damage and needs assessment is currently (09:00 Geneva time) being made.
Red Cross/Red Crescent Action
The Mexican Red Cross and International Federation's Delegate in Mexico City, Panama Regional Delegation and Panamerican Disaster Response Unit (PADRU) reacted immediately, in a co-ordinated way, in response to the disaster.
The Mexican Red Cross, skilfull in the response to disasters, particularly earthquakes, is co-working with the Mexican Authorities, particularly the CENAPRED (Centro Nacional de Prevención de Desastres). A second information bulletin will be issued later on today.
For a full description of the National Society profile, see www.ifrc.org
Mexican Red Cross
Tel: (52) (5) 3951111 (ext.145) /
5800070 (ext.106) / 3950606 / 5575270
Fax: (52) (5) 3951598 / 3950044
Telex: 01777617 CRMEME
Telegram: CRUZROJA MEXICO
E-Mail: cruzroja@mexporta.com
Federation desk officer Luis Luna, ph: 41 22 730 4274, email luis.luna@ifrc.org
All International Federation Operations seek to adhere to the Code of Conduct and are committed to the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response (SPHERE Project) in delivering assistance to the most vulnerable.
For support to or for further information concerning Federation operations in this or other countries, please access the Federation website at http://www.ifrc.org
For longer-term programmes, please refer to the Federation's Annual Appeal.
Santiago Gil
Head
Americas
John Horekens
Director
External Relations