The Cozumel News June 3rd, 2014 Special Edition: Quintana Roo prepares for Hurricane Season, and The Cozumel Sun’s Hurricane Preparation in Cozumel: How to Prepare for a Hurricane, What to do During a Hurricane, and What to Do After a Hurricane.
State Prepares for Hurricane Season
Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th for the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. Because it is hurricane season, Monday morning the first 2014 Season Operating Committee Specializing in Hydro meteorological Phenomena in Quintana Roo was installed. The committee will feature various subcommittees, and are announcing what actions have been taken in advance.
The head of the Municipal Civil Protection , Lucio Andrade Canul, preliminarily announced that he along with the task Coordinators of the nine subcommittees that operate in the event of a contingency, will check the condition of the eleven properties that could be activated in case of a hurricane. These shelters have a capacity of 300 thousand people. There are other possible temporary shelters available if needed, including the use of three hotels that have been certified as shelters.
During the installation of the Committee, the State Director of Civil Protection, Luis Carlos Rodríguez Hoy, explained that there is coördination not only at the State level but also at the Federal level to act in support of Cozumeleños in case of a hurricane, to comply in a timely manner with the requirements of the Ministry of the Interior in order to release the resources of the National Disaster Fund (Fonden), without having yet the amount of such support.
Fredy Marrufo Martin, The Mayor stated that since the start of the season last Sunday heavy rains were recorded on the island, and that accompanied by the President of DIF, Georgina Ruiz de Marrufo (his wife), he proactively visited the inhabitants of the areas identified at risk and as vulnerable, plus it has activated the system of locating, evacuating or sheltering tourists in case of a Hydro meteorological emergency.
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Hurricane Preparation in Cozumel
It is very important to have a check list of hurricane preparation in Cozumel. The Hurricane Season lasts six months from June first through November. Cozumel has not had a severe hurricane since Hurricane Wilma in 2005. Experts are predicting the formation of nine tropical cyclones in 2014, of which six are expected to be tropical storms and three hurricanes. Below are detail instructions on what to do to prepare for hurricane season as well as what to do during and after a hurricane.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR A HURRICANE:
Stay on top of information provided by the authorities. Listen to the radio or TV for information
Cover all of your home’s windows with pre-cut ply wood or hurricane shutters to protect your windows from high winds.
Bring in all outdoor furniture, potted plants, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down.
Turn off all power breakers, turn off and disconnect all gas tanks, and check for gas leaks.
Install a generator for emergencies. If you do not have a generator and must keep Insulin or other medication refrigerated, make arrangements with someone who has one well in advance.
Reinforce your garage doors; if wind enters a garage, it can cause dangerous and expensive structural damage. Reinforce your gates.
Keep all trees and shrubs well-trimmed so they are more wind resistant.
Secure your home by closing shutters, and securing outdoor objects or again, bringing them inside.
Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill large containers with water, and the bathtub if you have one.
You should have a first aid kit. Do not forget a battery operated radio with batteries, lanterns or flashlights, cellular telephone, blankets, bedspreads, candles, and matches.
Protect your documents, money, and personal belongings. You should have a place that these items can be kept safe from damage.
You should have a supply of non-perishable food on hand (canned, bottled, and/or boxed) have in store bottled water that can last you for 3 to 4 days. Store food on shelves that will be safely out of the way of contaminated water in case of flooding. Make sure to have bottled water stored where it will be as safe as possible from flooding.
Turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed. Check to make sure that the freezer temperature is at or below 0 °F and the refrigerator is at or below 40 °F.
Make sure you have appliance thermometers in your refrigerator and freezer.
In case of a power outage, the appliance thermometers will show the temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer to help you determine if the food is safe.
Freeze containers of water for ice to help keep food cold in the freezer, refrigerator, or coolers in case the power goes out. If your normal water supply is contaminated or unavailable, the melting ice will also supply drinking water.
Freeze refrigerated items such as leftovers, milk, and fresh meat and poultry that you may not need immediately. This helps keep them at a safe temperature longer.
Group food together in the freezer. This helps the food stay cold longer.
Have coolers on hand to keep refrigerated food cold if the power will be out for more than 4 hours.
Purchase or make ice cubes in advance and store in the freezer for use in the refrigerator or in a cooler. Freeze gel packs ahead of time for use in coolers.
Anticipate and prepare in advance for transportation, nutritional and medical needs.
If the authorities from Civil Protection tell you to evacuate your home, do so. Do not hesitate, leave immediately, and find a shelter.
If you have pets contact Animal Control Centro at 872-5795. They will give a safe haven for your pets.
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Information on the weather will be transmitted by authorities every three hours as the storm approaches and during the storm.
Stay away from the sea. Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors and take measures to protect you from heavy winds.
Close all interior doors—secure and brace external doors.
Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again.
Take refuge in a small interior room, closet, or hallway on the lowest level.
Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.
DO NOT leave your home or shelter until the authorities have announced it is safe to do so.
BEWARE OF THE EYE OF THE HURRICANE!
If the eye of the hurricane passes over the island, it will be calm. During this time, DO NOT go outside of your home or shelter. The winds will regain new strength and without warning start blowing in the opposite direction.
When the Power Goes Out . . .
Here are basic tips for keeping food safe:
Keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to keep up the cold temperature.
The refrigerator will keep food cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened.
A full freezer will keep the temperature for about 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full) if the door remains closed.
If you plan to eat refrigerated or frozen meat, poultry, fish, or eggs while it is still at safe temperatures, it’s important that each item is thoroughly cooked to the proper temperature to assure that any food borne bacteria that may be present is destroyed. However, if at any point the foods were above 40 °F for 2 hours or more — discard it.
Wash fruits and vegetables with water from a safe source before eating.
For infants, try to use prepared, canned baby formula that requires no added water. When using concentrated or powdered formulas, prepare with bottled water if the local water source is potentially contaminated.
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WHAT TO DO AFTER A HURRICANE:
Be careful with fences, walls, houses, and buildings that might be in danger of collapse. Do not touch fallen cables.
Do not move anyone seriously injured, call the authorities.
Continue listening for information transmitted by authorities, and if you can join to help in the reconstruction and clean up.
You’ll need to determine the safety of your food. Here’s how:
If an appliance thermometer was kept in the freezer, check the temperature when the power comes back on. If the freezer thermometer reads 40°F or below, the food is safe and may be frozen.
If a thermometer has not been kept in the freezer, check each package of food to determine its safety. You can’t rely on appearance or odor. If the food still has ice crystals or is 40 °F or below, it is safe to freeze or cook.
Refrigerated food should be safe as long as the power was out for no more than 4 hours and the refrigerator door was kept shut. Discard any perishable food (such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or leftovers) that has been above 40°F for two hours or more.
Keep in mind that perishable food such as meat, poultry, seafood, milk, and eggs that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness if consumed, even when they are thoroughly cooked.
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