"SIEMPRE LISTOS GUERRERO"
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, Hurricane Otis made landfall near Acapulco, on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, at 1:25 a.m. CDT as a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 165 mph. The storm had rapidly intensified off the coast, and according to the National Hurricane Center, Otis was the strongest hurricane in the Eastern Pacific to make landfall in the satellite era.
Reports and images from Acapulco showed catastrophic damage to structures, including many hotels and high-rise buildings, as well as downed trees, severe flooding, and mudslides. Damage was also reported at 120 hospitals and clinics. Additionally, more than 10,000 utility poles were destroyed, knocking out power and internet/communications across the region, while numerous transmission lines, electrical substations, and a power plant were also heavily damaged.
The conditions of uncertainty, fear and hunger, food needs of the inhabitants and victims of the Acapulco area, after hurricane OTIS.
As scouts we wanted to support the victism. We started by assesing need in the community and purchased, collected 2 tons of food and distributed cleaning supplies, medicines and food, in coordination with the Red Cross and authorities of the state of Guerrrero for victims of the hurricaneat the scene of the disaster.
In addition we trained our young people and families to be prepared the face any disaster, reduce the risks of disasters in areas where certain natural risks are not expected.
