Water, gas, and electricity

Reduce household hazards without improvising repairs.

Essential guide

After an earthquake, do not improvise repairs to gas, electricity, or water networks. If you smell gas, see sparks, damaged wires, or a leak, move away, avoid flames or switches, and report the hazard through the appropriate channel. [1]

Use water only when you trust its source and storage. If authorities report that the network may be affected, follow their guidance before drinking or preparing food. Reserve available water for people with the greatest need. [1]

Do not touch downed wires.
Do not use candles near a possible gas leak.
Preserve water, battery power, and essential medicines.

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Sources to go deeper

Validated external sources (verified links).

UNGRD — Guía de preparativos ante sismos

gestiondelriesgo.gov.co

Servicio Geológico Colombiano — Preparativos ante un sismo

sgc.gov.co