The 4 vital tips you should follow during an earthquake in Colombia, according to experts.

Colombia suffered another earthquake a few hours ago. This is a completely unpredictable phenomenon that can strike at any time. Therefore, you should take protective measures to protect yourself and your loved ones. What are the four tips offered by experts in the event of a tremor or earthquake?

According to information from the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, published on the Bogotá City Council website, below are four vital tips in the event of an earthquake: 1. During an earthquake, it is recommended that you stay under a desk, column, or in designated areas. Avoid being near glass, as it can fall on you. 2. Avoid using elevators to evacuate; look for emergency exits and stairwells. (See more: If you want to avoid scorpions in your home, this is the place you should clean immediately.) 3. Try not to stand under door frames in the building where you are during an earthquake. 4. If you are a patient in a wheelchair, you will need to move to a safe place , protect your head with your arms, and stand near a column.

What is the tool to know the risks that may exist in your municipality?

Through its official website, the aforementioned organization presented its digital tool, which allows users to identify risk scenarios in different parts of Colombia. It is called the Municipal Community Map Viewer. "This viewer collects and systematizes information generated by communities in 69 municipalities across 16 departments, through participatory exercises led by UNGRD," the organization stated. (See more: If you don't like cats at home: these are the 4 smells they hate the most.) Along these lines, officials highlighted that in 56% of the municipalities visited , residents stated that mass movements are the most threatening phenomenon. "With this geographic viewer, we are providing the country with an accessible and powerful tool that empowers communities to understand their risks, plan based on data, and reduce the impact of disasters," stated Ana Milena Prada, Deputy Director of Risk Awareness at UNGRD.