Cancún, Quintana Roo — With the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season days away, Cancún’s Civil Protection Department has completed inspections of 82 buildings that will serve as temporary shelters in the event of a tropical storm or hurricane.
The inspections covered schools, domed facilities, and other structures designated to house residents during emergencies. Officials verified structural integrity, electrical systems, safety measures, capacity, and emergency equipment to ensure the spaces are safe and functional.
The effort is part of preventive measures ahead of hurricane season, a period of heightened vigilance for Quintana Roo due to its geographic location and history of storms that have hit the Mexican Caribbean.
Civil Protection said it is also strengthening coordination protocols between municipal and state agencies to ensure a rapid response to any weather event.
Mexico’s National Water Commission (Conagua) forecasts 11 to 15 tropical systems in the Atlantic this season, including storms and hurricanes of various categories, with up to two major hurricanes.
In response, the Quintana Roo government urged residents to rely only on official information channels and follow preventive recommendations to stay safe during the cyclone season.
Authorities also promoted the #LaTripleA strategy: stay attentive to official information, remain alert, and seek shelter if needed, especially in vulnerable areas of Cancún and the state.
