In this conversation, Ambassador Andres Rozental, Founder of the Mexican Council on Foreign Relations, explores Mexico's extensive strategies for building earthquake resilience, leveraging years of experience in dealing with seismic events. He outlines the development of Mexico's approach to disaster readiness, highlighting the strict enforcement of building codes and the innovative implementation of seismic alarms in Mexico City as key measures to protect lives from the frequent quakes along the San Andreas Fault. Through this interview, Ambassador Rozental points out the vital contributions of urban planning, cooperation between federal and state governments, and community-wide drills to improving the country's preparedness and response to seismic disasters. Drawing parallels between Mexico and other earthquake-prone areas like Morocco, the discussion emphasizes the significance of adaptability, collaboration, and preemptive actions in fostering resilient communities in the face of natural calamities.
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