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A category 3 storm is hurling towards the western coasts of Mexico and Baja California, prompting a hurricane warning for the two affected areas.
Hurricane Paul in Mexico and Baja California (Photo credit: http://www.cbsatlanta.com)
According to the US National Hurricane Center, the hurricane, which is named Hurricane Paul, has maximum sustained winds of 195 kilometers per hour, but forecasters said “Paul” would weaken on Tuesday, when it would reach the west coast of Baja Peninsula.
NHC also said that Paul could make isolated areas see up to 20 centimeters of rainfall and could create life-threatening mudslides and flash floods in mountainous areas, as well as dangerous ocean swells and rip currents.
State civil protection authorities reveal that they are monitoring the storm for possible evacuations and have sent advance teams to help keep up for electricity and water during the storm. Meanwhile, Mexico’s government called for a hurricane warning from Santa Fe north to Puerto San Andresito. A tropical storm watch is in effect for some other coastal areas in Paul’s projected path.
Storm warnings are given ahead of time so that residents of the affected areas are given time to prepare or evacuate before the storm arrives. Storms make us stay inside our homes most of the time and we can’t make outdoor appointments like donating blood anymore. This is why having sufficient blood supplies at hospitals and local blood banks is so important.
Here in BloodBanker, we help in publishing storm warnings so people can be warned and will also consider doing blood donation before storms officially arrive. We urge people to donate blood ahead of time so in case storms whip our cities, there are sufficient blood products anytime, anywhere – whatever the season and weather.
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