Civil Protection rules out risk from Tropical Storm Hernán in Los Cabos

The Municipal Civil Protection and Risk Management Directorate of Los Cabos reported that Tropical Storm Hernán poses no risk and is not expected to affect the municipality or the rest of the country. According to the August 13 report, the center of the system was located about 2,375 kilometers west of Cabo San Lucas, moving south.

The system formed from Tropical Depression Eight-E in the Pacific Ocean. The National Weather Service reported maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour, and because of its distance and projected path, no associated rain or swell is expected along the coast of Baja California Sur.

The agency, headed by Francisco Cota Márquez, said it maintains continuous monitoring of Pacific systems and will inform residents of San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas of any change.

Even though this system is harmless, authorities note that August is one of the most active months of a cyclone season that runs from June to November in Baja California Sur. They urge residents not to let their guard down and to prepare a family emergency plan in advance.

Current recommendations include avoiding crossing streams with runoff, watching for rising water levels and currents, and driving carefully on flooded roads. In an emergency, the city's contact number is (624) 146-7600.

As a practical tip for households, keep IDs and documents in a waterproof bag, along with several days of drinking water, a flashlight, a battery radio and a basic first-aid kit. Those living near streambeds or low-lying areas should identify the route to the nearest temporary shelter ahead of time.