Location: Guerrero, Michoacan
Event: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports that Hurricane John continues to strengthen. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Tecpan de Galeana to Lazaro Cardenas. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for Acapulco to Tecpan de Galeana and Lazaro Cardenas to Punta San Telmo. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Punta Maldonado to Acapulco and Lazaro Cardenas to Punta San Telmo. U.S. citizens in the impacted areas should monitor the progress of Hurricane John.
Actions To Take:
- Monitor local media for updates, follow directions from local officials, and in case of emergency, call 911.
- Be prepared to seek shelter.
- Flights could be impacted. Check with your airline for updates.
- Monitor the National Hurricane Center and the Mexican National Meteorological Service (Servicio Meteorológico Nacional) on storm activity and emergency response.
- Keep friends and loved ones advised of your whereabouts via phone, text, and social media.
- Visit the Department of State’s Crisis and Disaster Abroad: Be Ready page for more information.
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