"We need to be calm at all times in life, especially in a country that has been located in a seismic area for millions of years. Let's be calm and also confident the government, ministries and Indeci [the National Civil Defense Institute] can do things good and free of corruption," he expressed.
He also recalled that the Transport Ministry had deployed machinery to Santa Eulalia, Ricardo Palma and Chosica areas days ago, which eased the immediate cleaning up of the highway.
Likewise, Peru's top official said prevention "is key to tackling emergency situations."
In this sense, the President requested families to rely on an emergency kit at home; that is, a backpack containing bottled water, nonperishables, medicines and a whistle, among others.
"The question is how we manage to organize ourselves, so all Peruvian families will have something like this [emergency kit] and remain alert in case of earthquake or flood," he said.
Likewise, Mr. Kuczynski stressed that Indeci —organization attached to the Defense Ministry— is well-informed and supported by various portfolios.
"We are working altogether: [officials from the Ministries of] Transport, Health, Development and Social Inclusion," he underlined after holding talks with Santa Eulalia and COEN authorities on the emergency efforts currently underway.
At the site, the Head of State was joined by Vice-President Martin Vizcarra and Defense Minister Jorge Nieto.