A tsunami drill simulation was conducted through joint efforts from the police, civil protection, ambulance, fire engine, the army and LESA. 

The simulation took place on Friday morning where a 1.5 metre tsunami drill was conducted around the fishing village. 

The drill started at 10a.m and the process started from an alert of an earthquake in the Mediterranean given to the Civil Protection Department (CPD). This would trigger the tsunami procedure spearheaded by the CPD to evacuate citizens and coordinating search and rescue operations. 

CPD sergeant Timothy Willie explained how the drill helps prepare citizens and other authorities such as the army to prepare for this event.

“Realistically resident would have around 45 minutes to one hour to reach one of three safety zones we have set up. Once people reach the safety zones, various officers would take down their information in order to make sure that everyone was accounted for.”

Willie said that at each safety zone, ambulances would be on site to attend to any needs which the residents require. 

The next step would require the CPD to open the affected area for the army and other heavy vehicles to enter and clear debris together with conducting search and rescue operations if needed.

Photos: Giuseppe Attard