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WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF A NATURAL DISASTER?

General recommendations:

1. As Mexican nationals residing in the departments of Atlantida, Colon, Cortes, Copán, Bay Islands, Santa Bárbara and Yoro, Honduras, it is important to register with Consular Representation in order to contact them, either through our staff , through local Honduran authorities and / or their relatives in Mexico. This procedure is done by filling the Registration Form and sending it to the Consulate by mail, fax or email.

2. Know the emergency numbers, fire, police, ambulance, Red Cross disaster committee in your area and the Consulate of Mexico. In particular, we suggest you consult the website of the Permanent Contingency Commission of Honduras (COPECO): www.copeco.hn.

3. Locate points of refuge, making meeting places, and establishing evacuation routes from your home to them attending the directions of local authorities.

4. That all family members know the name and address of a relative or friend who can contact and information Consulate of Mexico.

5. Consider what to do with your pets in a disaster.

6. Always have on hand, in bags that can carry easily, the following:

*Important documents and identity of his family in a plastic bag.

A radio with extra batteries.

Lamp with extra batteries.

First aid kit.

Medicines should be prescribed.

Bottled water enough for at least three days.

Canned food, baby food and old-if applicable-can opener, cooking utensils, plates and cups.

Blankets and / or pillows.

Two sets of clothing and footwear.

Toilet paper, sanitary napkins, wet wipes.

Charged cell phone.

Money in small denomination, and credit cards.

Keys.

Material entertainment (toys, books, games).

If hurricane watch:

1. Stay calm and your family.

2. Watch for information and / or instructions of local authorities.

3. Have the necessary documents suitcases, clothing, medicine, food, etc., With the assumption that to move into a shelter.

4. Keep inside your home all objects in the wind can become projectiles: mailboxes, garbage cans, garden furniture, tools. Turn off gas and all electrical appliances.

5. Close all windows and doors.

6. Install protective covers, windows and doors.

7. Keep all fertilizers and / or pesticides in water-proof places. Remember that contact with these products would lead to contamination.

8. Keep a fire extinguisher handy.

9. Stay away from doors and windows.

10. Attend and sick children who are with you.

11. If the wind opens a door or window, no advance toward her to close-shaped front.

12. In case of a hurricane, note that the eye of the storm creates a calmness that can last over an hour and then returns the destructive force winds in the opposite direction.

13. Do not leave until authorities indicate it.

If you must evacuate:

1. Authorities issued an evacuation order by radio and television.

2. Go along with all members of your family to the shelter previously located and agreed.

3. Avoid flooded streets and those near rivers or bridges or growing stronger.

4. If possible, bring your own supplies to shelters. Do not forget your suitcase with your documents, medicines, clothes, etc.

*Once the storm has passed:

1. Stay calm.

2. Follow instructions issued by radio or other means.

3. Take care of your food are clean and do not eat anything raw.

4. Keep disconnected the water, light and gas to ensure that there is no danger of leakage or short circuit.

5. Make sure your appliances are dry before connecting.

6. Do not disclose or ignore rumors.

7. Use the telephone only for emergencies.

8. Vacate the standing

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