Civil Protection Sets Up Command Post for Rainy Season in Sinaloa; 18 to 21 Cyclones May Affect State

Civil Protection in Sinaloa, Mexico, has activated its command post in preparation for the rainy season and potential natural phenomena. The state is equipped with 136 temporary shelters, ready to accommodate up to 51,000 individuals who may require evacuation or relocation. This preparedness measure comes as authorities anticipate a significant number of tropical cyclones impacting the region.

Roy Navarrete Cuevas, the State Coordinator of Civil Protection, reported that a force of 2,500 rescue personnel from all three levels of government, along with firefighters, the Red Cross, and volunteers, are on standby. They will be supported by 801 emergency vehicles. The installation of the command post was attended by interim governor Yeraldine Bonilla Valverde and the national coordinator of Civil Protection, Laura Velázquez Alzúa.

Analysis indicates that Sinaloa could be affected by 18 to 21 tropical cyclones this season. Velázquez Alzúa noted that, with the exception of the Choix municipality, the rest of the state faces medium to very high risk. Specifically, six municipalities are classified as medium risk, two as high risk, and eleven as very high risk. Governor Bonilla Valverde urged residents to remain vigilant and adhere to official information and recommendations issued by Civil Protection during any weather-related events.

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stay attentive to the official information that is issued in relation to natural phenomena and follow the recommendations of civil protection.