“Quintana Roo Gears Up for Hurricane Season with New Committee”

The State Civil Protection Council of Quintana Roo has set up the Hydrometeorological Operational Committee. This body will handle the risks associated with the upcoming rainy and tropical cyclone season, offering guidance on how to best prepare and respond. This initiative comes just three days before the start of the Atlantic Ocean's hurricane season.

Government representatives, social sectors, and the general public have united to create advanced information, promote risk prevention, strengthen a culture of preparedness, and provide timely updates to residents, tourists, and visitors. Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, who presides over the Council, officially opened the Operational Committee. She urged all members to work professionally and collaboratively to instill a daily habit of prevention among Quintana Roo's residents.

During the State Civil Protection Council meeting, attendees reviewed and approved protocols and action plans designed to mitigate the risks associated with the rainy and tropical cyclone season. The importance of continuous training, spreading preventive information to the public, and the need for constant monitoring and swift response to any incidents were all emphasized.

Military forces also presented the DN-III-E Plan and the Semar Marina Plan. Erika Ramírez Méndez, the state director of the National Water Commission (Conagua), provided a report on the forecast for the 2024 rainy and tropical cyclone season.

Experts predict that 20 to 23 tropical cyclones will form in the Atlantic Ocean this year. Of these, 11 to 12 are expected to be tropical storms, five to six will likely be category 1 to 2 hurricanes, and four to five could reach category 3 to 5. According to the annual cyclonic activity forecast by Colorado State University, this year could see a record-breaking season in the Atlantic.

Guillermo Núñez Leal, the general director of the State Civil Protection Coordination, stressed the importance of collaboration across different entities to ensure an effective and timely response. He pledged to work tirelessly to protect the lives and property of Quintana Roo's residents.

The committee's establishment was attended by representatives from city councils, municipal directors of Civil Protection, and secretaries from various departments. This highlights the comprehensive approach and the joint efforts between different levels of government and involved sectors.