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The shock and immediate reactions
At 12.07:4.4, a loud roar shook the Campi Flegrei, with a magnitude of XNUMX that interrupted the daily life of thousands of people. Fear has returned, even though the damage was limited. Many residents, like Matteo and Rita, who have lived in Pozzuoli for over fifty years, have told how bradyseism is a reality they have to live with.
“We have to live with it, what else can we do? We don’t even run away anymore,” they said, highlighting the resilience of a community accustomed to tremors and aftershocks.
Chaos in the streets and schools
The quake caused panic among citizens, with many rushing to the streets, while schools and universities were evacuated. The mayor of Pozzuoli, Luigi Manzoni, highlighted the chaos that occurred, attributing it to the lack of awareness of how to behave in emergency situations. “I understand the anxiety of a parent who wants to pick up their children from school, but it is essential to follow the emergency plan,” he said. Fortunately, the first checks carried out by the fire brigade and the Metropolitan City have given reassuring results, with little damage reported.
Emergency measures and an uncertain future
The government has announced a state of national emergency for the area, with Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci chairing a summit to discuss measures to be taken. “With the state of emergency, the procedures already in place to address the seismic risk in Campi Flegrei will be speeded up,” Musumeci said. However, the bradyseism phenomenon will not disappear, and Mayor Manzoni warned that tents will not be set up under homes like in the 80s. The community must learn to live with this reality, while many citizens, especially the elderly, feel abandoned and ask for support.
The current situation and prospects
Despite the fear and uncertainty, life in Pozzuoli continues. Checks on state roads have not reported any structural damage, and train traffic has returned to normal. However, fear of another earthquake remains palpable among residents. The director of the Volcanoes department of the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology, Francesca Bianco, confirmed that the seismic swarm has not stopped, with about twenty tremors recorded since the main event. The community is awaiting further developments, while daily life continues to be marked by uncertainty and fear of an unstable future.