Panama. The President of the Panamanian Society of Engineers and Architects (SPIA), María Lombardo, said that the buildings in the capital city have anti-seismic specifications, which is why we should not fear, but be aware of the prevention measures dictated by Civil Protection and the Fire Department of Panama, in the event of an evacuation situation.
The statements of the president of the SPIA were given in the framework of a recognition to members of the Plenary and Advisory Committees of the Technical Board of Engineering and Architecture, and after the resentful tremor of 5.0 on the Richter scale that shook Panama City and surrounding areas a few days ago.
The guild of experts sent a message of safety to citizens, regarding the construction of the works in Panama, reiterating that their foundations and dimensions are designed to minimize risks .
"We need the national community to feel confident, that there are safety codes for every line, namely: liquefied gas, fire detectors and structures. The code is the letter and the executing hand of the Fire Department of Panama," said María Lombardo.
