Following the strong 3.9 magnitude earthquake that struck at 15.30:XNUMX PM in the Gulf of Pozzuoli, in the Campi Flegrei area, the Prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari, "immediately convened a meeting to monitor the situation."
The director of the INGV confirmed that the earthquake was particularly felt by the population as it occurred at a depth of only 3 km, the prefecture explains, reporting that the municipalities of Bacoli and Pozzuoli (the closest to the epicenter) "have activated the Municipal Operations Centers also for the purpose of an initial visual reconnaissance of the areas", furthermore "the mayor of Bacoli has reported a break in the water network in the Scalandrone area which the same institution is responding to".
The shock was also felt by hospital patients
"No reports of critical issues have been received from healthcare facilities at this time, although the tremor was clearly felt by patients at the Santa Maria delle Grazie hospital in Pozzuoli and the San Paolo hospital in Naples," the prefecture added, concluding: "The traffic situation, especially regarding travel on the holiday, is being closely monitored."
"At the moment, residents are worried, there have been some requests for home inspections, and a water main has burst.
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We all felt it. Magnitude 3.9, and the epicenter was in our gulf. I immediately convened the Municipal Operations Center to reassure all the citizens of Bacoli, and the thousands of people visiting our city today. I have activated precautionary checks in all municipal schools and on the water supply. In collaboration with the Prefect of Naples, we have initiated monitoring throughout the area, including the coastal cliffs. I will keep you updated.
Schools will be closed tomorrow in Pozzuoli to allow inspections of school facilities following the 3.9 magnitude earthquake that struck this afternoon. Pozzuoli Mayor Gigi Manzoni announced that an ordinance will be signed shortly suspending all school activities throughout the municipality tomorrow, Monday, February 17th.
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It is important that citizens are well informed about the situation after the earthquake. Even if the shock was not very strong, checks are necessary. We hope that there is no serious damage to schools and homes.