In the city of Shymkent, in order to work out actions during an earthquake, seismic surveys are conducted quarterly

This was stated at a briefing in the information and communication center of the Akimat of Shymkent. The main speaker was the head of the Civil Defense Department, Captain Nurzhan Karakozev.

Due to the fact that the third megapolis is located in a seismic zone, in accordance with the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Civil Protection", the Department of Emergency Situations of the city of Shymkent conducts quarterly seismic reinforcement on an ongoing basis in order to work out the actions of the population during earthquakes in state and non-state institutions, educational organizations and individual territorial units of the city.

In order to prevent a possible emergency situation and fully practice actions in case of its occurrence, in accordance with the order of the mayor of the city, a plan of citywide exercises to prepare for earthquakes has been formed.

According to the approved plan, all civil protection services, state and non-state organizations, chemically hazardous facilities, hospitals, educational organizations, institutions responsible for reservoirs located on the territory of the city will be involved in the exercises. During the exercises, the functions and tasks of each institution will be worked out in detail, as well as organized systematic work during possible earthquakes will be demonstrated.

Interim information is being provided on preparations for the citywide seismic survey, which will take place on May 5, 2023 in Shymkent. Together with the Department of Emergency Situations, the Department of Internal Policy and Youth Affairs, in order to inform the residents of the city, a voice message is transmitted with the interception of terrestrial channels on the topic "Actions in case of an earthquake".

In addition, a video with sign language translation in Kazakh and Russian has been developed and published in the media and on social pages. This video is distributed to educational, medical institutions, entertainment centers, airport, train station and is brought to the residents of the city through LED screens