Mexico
is not only a sought after vacation spot, but it is also a beautiful country to
live in, beautiful coastal scenery, shopping and even the nightlife is fun and
exciting for those who vacation or live there. Most people never take the time
to consider natural disaster when they’re planning a trip or relocating to a
beautiful country like Mexico. Hurricanes are disasters that everyone should
always be prepared for when visiting or residing in Mexico. Mexico Hurricane season in Mexico runs from June
through November each year and prior to the season beginning, people need to
begin taking precautions to ensure their home, business or family will be safe
when facing potential hurricanes and tropical storms.
On
average, the climate in Mexico is mild and warm year round. Being on the water
for boating and swimming is a favored activity for those vacationing along the
coastline. Many US residents move to Mexico to set up business and to live in
the country full-time due to the beauty of the area, especially along the
coastline in cities like Baja and the surrounding coastal areas. Preparing for
foul weather even when it is nice and sunny is a must in order to ensure not
only property damage will be at a minimum, but that personal injury or loss of
life is prevented as well.
A
very important thing to include in preparation for hurricane season is to pack
an emergency supply kit. The kit should include enough non-perishable food and
enough bottled water to last each person in the home at least three days. Also
flashlights and extra batteries, a weather radio and first aid supplies should
be in the kit. Kits can be put together on your own, or they are available
through the Red Cross as well. Another great suggestion is to stock up on sand
bags throughout the year. When a hurricane strikes, the aftermath that includes
flooding is quite often more destructive than the hurricane itself when it
reaches land.
Business
and residential neighborhoods should make sure the storm drainage system is
cleaned out periodically. When storm drains are filled with leaves and other
debris that flows into them, they can back up and cause severe property damage
when flood water begins coming in. A hurricane can come hundreds of miles
inland when it reaches the coastline and can damage homes and properties due to
the high winds and rain that it brings with it.
While
landscaping will make your home and business property look spectacular
throughout the year, it is best to make sure that limbs and branches of shrubs
or trees are trimmed down and that all plants are secured. Damaging winds can
cause plants to fly away and cause serious damage to property as well as to
people. Winds from a hurricane can rise in excess of 150 miles or more per hour
so precaution must be taken when facing a hurricane coming inland. Winds can
cause unsecured items left in yards to fly through home and vehicle windows as
well as into people which could result in serious injury or death.
Mexico Hurricane Insurance is
recommended for anyone who lives in or has a business in Mexico. For travelers,
a basic travel insurance policy will often cover hurricanes and other natural
disasters that may cause a vacation to be shortened or cancelled. Having the
right insurance protection in place can save a person thousands of dollars for
unexpected trip cancellations, or property and personal damage during a
hurricane.
Hardware
stores generally sell out of things like hurricane window tape and boards very
quickly once a hurricane has been spotted or announced to be heading inland.
It’s always best to have items already stored and easily available in the event
of a hurricane rather than rushing to try to locate them when everyone else is
doing the same thing. During a hurricane, water and electricity often go out
and can be out for several days. An emergency generator is a good idea to be
able to have electricity in your home or business. Be sure to always run the
generator outdoors and never inside as the fumes from the fuel can be deadly.
It’s also best to stock up on flashlights and batteries and not use candles.
Candles can fall over and cause fires that can damage or destroy a home as well
as be deadly for people who may be inside. Being prepared for hurricane season
in advance is a necessity for people to keep their home and family safe during
the storms.
