Army, Air Force, and National Guard apply Plan DN-III-E in Sonora, following the rains brought by Tropical Storm "Vance," which left two people dead in the municipality after a vehicle was swept away by the force of the current.
The Secretariat of National Defense (Defense) reported that its military personnel are carrying out the removal of vehicles affected and immobilized by the floods, as well as dredging and cleanup work of mud and debris in homes and roadways, in order to restore mobility and safety conditions.
As well as the removal of trees and debris generated by strong gusts of wind.
"A Mexican Air Force helicopter remains on alert, ready to deploy as an air ambulance and carry out aeromedical evacuations if necessary, as well as health units staffed with professional medical personnel to provide any medical care that may be required," the agency indicated.
Likewise, it urged the population to stay informed through official channels, heed the recommendations issued, and report any emergency situation to the authorities.
Damage from the rains in Sonora
Meanwhile, the National Civil Protection Coordination reported 249 homes affected by water intrusion in the municipality of Guaymas. As well as 16 roadways with severe flooding, the overflowing or swelling of two streams, 10 vehicles...
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Army, Air Force, and National Guard apply the DN-III-E Plan in Sonora, following the rains caused by Tropical Storm "Vance" that left two people dead in the municipality after a vehicle was swept away by the force of the current. The Secretariat of National Defense (Defense) reported that its military personnel are carrying out work to remove vehicles affected and immobilized by the floods, as well as dredging and cleaning mud and debris from homes and roadways, in order to restore mobility and safety conditions. Also the removal of trees and debris generated by strong wind gusts. "A helicopter of the Mexican Air Force remains on alert, ready to deploy as an air ambulance and carry out aeromedical evacuations if necessary, as well as health cells integrated with professional healthcare personnel to provide any required medical care," the agency stated. Army applies DN-III plan after rains from Tropical Storm "Vance" in Sonora. Photo: Courtesy of Defense. Likewise, it urged the population to stay informed through official channels, follow the recommendations issued, and report any emergency situation to the authorities. Meanwhile, the National Civil Protection Coordination reported 249 homes affected by water intrusion in the municipality of Guaymas. As well as 16 roadways with severe flooding, the overflowing or rising of two streams, 10 vehicles stranded or swept away by the current, and direct damage to electrical and urban infrastructure. "The deaths of two people in the municipality of Guaymas were confirmed as a result of a vehicle being swept away by the force of the current," lamented the office of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC). As an immediate protective measure, two temporary shelters were set up, one in Guaymas and another in Empalme. These spaces provided initial shelter to 10 people; as of the latest count, three people remain receiving comprehensive care and medical assistance at these facilities. Army applies DN-III plan after rains from Tropical Storm "Vance" in Sonora. Photo: Courtesy of Defense. You may be interested in: María Sol Salgado, lawyer and the first commissioner for Disappearances in the State of Mexico, is appointed special prosecutor for Missing Persons of the FGR; Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco meets with G20 foreign ministers; speaks with Marco Rubio; Sheinbaum reports 32% progress on the Mexico-Querétaro Train; 2,500 kilometers of track are expected to be built. Join our channel! EL UNIVERSAL is now on WhatsApp! From your mobile device, find out the day's most relevant news, opinion pieces, entertainment, trends, and more. bmc