In recent weeks, several territories of Mexico have experienced persistent and intense rains, as well as the direct impact of hurricanes, which has led to the activation of emergency protocols to deal with possible floods, river overflows and the associated risks to the population. State and federal authorities have acted jointly, mobilizing resources, personnel, and specialized equipment with the primary objective of ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in vulnerable areas.
In the face of this type of phenomena, coordinated actions have been implemented between governments, Civil Protection, Fire Departments and the deployment of armed forces, strengthening prevention, monitoring, and response to emergencies resulting from rains and hurricanes. The timely activation of these protocols helps minimize material damage and protect the lives of those living in at-risk areas, as well as restore normalcy as quickly as possible.
Emergency Protocols: National Overview and Recent Scenarios
En Hidalgo, the emergency protocol was activated after heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding, particularly in the metropolitan area of Pachuca and the municipality of Reformation OreThe state government requested the declaration of federal emergency to expedite resources and attention to at least 600 people affected, mainly due to the flooding of sewage into homes in the Los Tuzos subdivision. The protocol included monitoring river flow, warning of possible flooding, and implementing strategies to remove garbage from drains and ensure the operation of the stormwater infrastructure.
Similarly, Brigades from the Ministry of Public Security, Firefighters, Civil Protection and the C5i They attended critical points, assisting with dredging, cleanup, and assistance on affected roads, as well as providing ongoing surveillance of schools and issuing preventive warnings to the population. In addition, they invested 364.5 million pesos in stormwater works, including the improvement of strategic drains and canals, and measures were implemented to ensure that private infrastructure, such as the Explanada shopping center, complied with environmental water management requirements.
Hurricane Emergency: Interstate Coordination and Forecasting
El Hurricane Eric, in its passage through the Mexican Pacific, intensified the alert in states such as Guerrero, Oaxaca y Michoacán. In view of the imminent torrential rains, strong winds and risk of landslides, state governments classes were suspended at all educational levels and prepared more than 580 temporary shelters to protect those who lived in areas of greatest danger.
The activation of the protocol included the dissemination of official recommendations, loudspeaker operations to alert coastal communities and the mobilization of more than 1,200 volunteers, along with the deployment of around 7,000 elements of the Sedena and Navy. Ports were closed and permanent surveillance was established on the path of the hurricane, maintaining a cyclone warning system at yellow level and monitoring the state of rivers for the risk of flooding.
In the case of Oaxaca, the Civil Protection Council The government maintained high alert, warning that more than 60% of the population was at potential risk. Shelters, relocation centers, and campaigns to promote self-protection measures were organized, as well as constant monitoring of forecasts and early warning systems.
Strengthening coordination and foresight in these situations has been crucial to reducing negative impacts and protecting at-risk communities.