Start of the 2025 hurricane season: BCS strengthens protocols

With a comprehensive approach that ranges from educational campaigns to investments in technology and rescue efforts, the state seeks to reduce risks and ensure the safety of its residents in the face of the threat of these natural phenomena.

Temporada de Huracanes

May 15, 2025 marks a milestone in Baja California Sur , as the 2025 hurricane season officially opens in the Pacific Ocean.

With an estimated duration until November 30, this season is shaping up to be one of the most intense in recent years. The National Meteorological Service (SMN) has forecast the formation of between 16 and 20 tropical cyclones in the Pacific and 13 to 17 in the Atlantic, raising the alert level in various coastal and inland regions.

In response to this situation, state authorities have intensified prevention and citizen education campaigns.

During a press conference held in La Paz , the state's Civil Protection director stressed the importance of keeping the population informed and prepared.

"Every citizen should have a family emergency plan, identify shelters, and have a basic backpack that includes water, non-perishable food, flashlights, and medicine ," said the head of the agency.

In addition, special protocols have been activated in high-risk areas, where monitoring centers have been installed and evacuation routes have been reinforced.

Regional authorities have called for special attention in vulnerable areas such as La Paz , Los Cabos , and Loreto , where the combination of topography and population density can exacerbate the impact of a hurricane.

Climate change experts have pointed out that, due to rising global temperatures, these phenomena could become even more intense and last longer, necessitating a review and update of safety measures.

Local communities, through their representatives and civil society organizations, have been working hand in hand with officials to design evacuation drills and disseminate information through digital and traditional media.

To this end, explanatory brochures have been distributed and information panels have been installed at strategic points throughout the city.

The federal government, through the National Ministry of National Water Resources (SMN) and the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), has also strengthened its alerts and satellite monitoring systems, ensuring complete coverage of the area. In the event of an emergency, coordination between agencies is expected to allow for an immediate and effective response.

"Preparation is the best tool we have to minimize the impact of hurricanes. It's everyone's responsibility to be alert and prepared," a meteorological expert commented at the press conference.

On the other hand, some critics point out that, despite efforts, a lack of adequate infrastructure persists in certain rural and isolated areas, which could pose a greater challenge in the event of a major disaster. However, authorities assure that additional resources are being allocated to strengthen communications and transportation in these areas.

The start of the 2025 hurricane season has set off alarm bells across the country, and Baja California Sur is positioned at the forefront in implementing preventive measures and promoting a culture of prevention that involves the entire society.

With a comprehensive approach that ranges from educational campaigns to investments in technology and rescue efforts, the state seeks to reduce risks and ensure the safety of its residents in the face of the threat of these natural phenomena.