Tijuana

Tijuana beaches will be closed due to arrival of Hurricane Hilary

Authorities have said that they are expecting up to 3 inches of rain in this municipality

By Adriana Carbajal2023-08-19T22:03:00+00:00

The mayor of Tijuana, Montserrat Caballero, has just announced that, due to recommendations by the security council in charge of Hurricane or Tropical Storm Hilary assistance, beaches in Tijuana have been closed. This has as a goal to safeguard the lives of all citizens.

Currently, Hurricane Hilary is at Category 2 and has maintained its path towards the north-northwest at 26 km/hr, and it is expected that it accelerates as it moves along Baja California.

It is expected that Hilary makes an impact, for the first time, Punta Eugenia surroundings in Baja California as well as Isla Natividad and Cedros on Sunday early morning.

Temporary shelters are activated

Baja Californian authorities gave instructions to activate all spaces and buildings that the government has at its disposal so that they can be used as temporary shelters and refuges for families that could be affected.

In Tijuana, you will be able to find the following:

Unidad Deportiva Salvatierra

Phone: 664 198 2643

Location: here.

Unidad Deportiva Mariano Matamoros

Location: here.

Unidad Deportiva Reforma

Location: here.

Unidad Deportiva CREA

Location: here.

SDIF Tijuana facilities are located on Bulevar Insurgentes

Location: here.

When will rain reach Tijuana?

According to Civil Protection, rain should reach the city between 8 PM and 10 PM on Saturday, August 19. However, the most intense rains are expected on Sunday, August 20.

Though the effects of Hilary could reach the state as a tropical storm, this doesn't diminish the danger, due to the strong gusts of wind that could reach up to 70 km/hr as well as 3 inches of water.

Have an emergency backpack on hand

Civil Protection of Tijuana recommends that it is extremely important to have an emergency backpack with utensils and self-protection materials to communicate and supply oneself during an emergency.

Among the objects that are recommended there are: lighter or matches, whistle, raincoat, personal hygiene items, cash, gloves, first aid kit, multi utility knife, drinking water, and non-perishable food to last 72 hours, among others.