As the start of the cyclone season on June 1 approaches, municipal bodies are taking early action to mitigate its potential effects. The Civil Protection Department predicts 23 tropical cyclones for the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea regions this season.
For several weeks, the Public Services Department staff have been busy pruning trees along the island's main avenues. Meanwhile, the Recycling Material Collection Center (CAMAR) is continually removing solid waste that could become dangerous projectiles during a cyclone.
The Civil Protection Department, Firefighters, and Lifeguards have begun coordinating with the cabinet to establish the Specialized Operational Committee in Hydrometeorological Phenomena (COEFH). The tentative date for the installation is June 1, but this is subject to state approval.
The Civil Protection meteorology department has warned that this season is expected to be 50 percent more intense than usual, with the formation of 23 cyclones compared to the usual 14. This increase is attributed to changing water temperatures in the area.
The official period for the 2024 tropical cyclone season in the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico runs from June 1 to November 30. During this time, around 23 tropical phenomena are expected. Of these, 11 or 12 will likely be tropical storms, 5 or 6 will be lower category hurricanes (level 1 or 2), and 4 to 5 major hurricanes (level 3 or 4) are expected to form, according to the Saffir-Simpson scale.
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