BCS readies 169 temporary shelters for 33,192 people amid cyclone season
Civil Protection inspected the sites across the five municipalities as Conagua watches a distant low-pressure zone in the Pacific.
Baja California Sur has 169 temporary shelters ready with capacity for 33,192 people for cyclone season, according to the state's Civil Protection agency. The sites are spread across the five municipalities and classified as 111 under Plan A and 58 under Plan B.
The agency inspected the buildings for structural safety, emergency exits, basic services, sanitary conditions and accessibility for people with disabilities. It also updated the directory with the address, capacity and geo-referenced location of each shelter, and added 17 hotel sites, mainly in Los Cabos.
Civil Protection Undersecretary Héctor Amparano Herrera said staff received training from the National Civil Protection Coordination to reinforce prevention efforts ahead of the season.
Meanwhile, the National Water Commission (Conagua) is monitoring a low-pressure zone west-southwest of the peninsula, about 2,315 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas, with a chance of cyclone development and slow northwest movement. The federal agency said the system poses no risk to national coasts; even so, the Pacific cyclone season runs through November.
Given that reality, it's wise to prepare a family plan in advance: identify the nearest shelter and route, keep important documents in a waterproof bag, and stock water, non-perishable food, medicines, a flashlight and a radio. Keeping your phone charged and heeding only official notices helps avoid rumors during an emergency.
Civil Protection recommends following its official channels and the National Meteorological Service advisories, since a cyclone can strengthen within hours. Preparing ahead is the difference between reacting calmly and improvising when an alert is issued.
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