After earthquake in Mexico City in 1985 the National Civil Protection System, by which as a response the Secretary of Navy of Mexico reformed the Plan Marina (launched 1968) to cover the coastal areas where it is better equipped to serve the forces of the SEDENA during calamities, were both officially created. Thus, both Secretariats have been since responsible for civil defense and disaster relief and response operations during calamities within the national territory, a role now jointed today by the National Guard.