2023-08-18 08:48:44
La Paz, Baja California Sur (OEM – INFORMEX).- Through the State Civil Protection Council, authorities from the three levels of government are preparing for the evolution and development of Hurricane Hilary, the state governor, Víctor Manuel Castro Cosío, asked the population not to underestimate the system since it represents a risk for Baja California Sur.
The state president stressed that Hurricane Hilary, which is currently in category 3, remains in a diameter of 1,000 kilometers and its cloud bands will be covering the entire peninsula, the impact is expected to be in the northern part of the state, however , the entire population must remain alert.
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“It is a very big threat, any variation that it has in a few hours can reach Los Cabos directly and cross Baja California Sur, any variation, it is very big and the threat is very great, I do not want to warn too much, but it is important that let people know that we are facing a very strong meteor, let us not underestimate it”.
INCREASE MEASURES
The Director of Emergencies of the National Civil Protection Coordination, Eliseo Malacara Castillo, is in Baja California Sur to attend to and coordinate preventive actions and preparation for any type of eventuality generated by the system in the state, who asked to increase the measures of mitigation and not wait for the system to get closer.
He asked the municipal and state government to increase dissemination channels to issue communications to the public alerting them to the phenomenon, indicating the Early Warning System to indicate the colors that measure the degree of intensity and the actions that citizens are recommended to take to protect themselves.
“We still have a lot of time to prepare, it would be very appropriate if we already know the risk areas, which would mainly be in San Ignacio, Guerrero Negro, Bahía Tortugas, Vizcaíno, in those places and to open a temporary shelter from now on so that they are already there. the people in charge, whether the supplies are operating, the medical personnel.”
I also urge increased communication about where school hostels are located.
OPERATIONS READY
Authorities from the Secretary of National Defense (Sedena) reported that it has three fronts ready to act in case of any eventuality from north to south of the entity, while the Secretary of the Navy claims to be prepared to intervene in evacuations.
The Secretary of the Navy reported that they would create an air bridge between La Paz, Loreto and Vizcaíno to be able to support the population in the event that they require medical service. In addition, a thousand tons of corn and pantries are on the way through a ship.
The Undersecretary of Civil Protection of Baja California Sur reported that it has 169 temporary shelters available to install throughout the state and be able to house 70,000 inhabitants who are in risk areas if necessary.
The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) anticipated that around 33,000 users in northern Baja California Sur could be left without power. He reported that he has arranged 829 electrical workers, 201 cranes, 163 vehicles, 64 emergency plants, 12 lighting towers and a helicopter,
Diconsa has a minimum of 45 days and a maximum of 60 days of food supply for all stores throughout the state, there are 180.
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The Secretary of Public Education (SEP) reported that for this Friday classes will continue normally for educational levels that have returned from vacation.
The State Council for Civil Protection will be in session tomorrow at 9:00 am to give an update on Hilary. They ask the population to be attentive to the calls of the authorities, they reiterate the importance of prevention from home, once the rains start not to leave the house. Note published by The South Californian
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