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Mexico deploys nearly 2,900 personnel as Hurricane Simon moves along Pacific coast
Mexico’s Defence Ministry has activated its disaster response plan in the states of Colima, Jalisco and Nayarit as Hurricane Simon moves along the Pacific coast.
A total of 2,895 members of the National Guard, Army and Air Force are on alert to respond to possible heavy rain, flooding, landslides and strong winds.
A regional task force of 300 personnel in Zapopan, Jalisco, is available as reinforcement.
Teams are coordinating with government and civil protection authorities, checking at-risk areas and temporary shelters, and warning residents about safety measures, evacuation routes and shelters.
Heavy machinery has been positioned in Puerto Vallarta and Tepic.
Three Air Force helicopters are ready in each state for medical flights and evacuations, while military health teams are prepared to provide care.
Residents are urged to follow official updates and guidance and to report emergencies to authorities.
Mexico’s Defense Ministry said 2,895 National Guard, Army and Air Force personnel are supporting the DN-III-E emergency plan in Colima, Jalisco and Nayarit as Hurricane Simon moves along the Pacific coast.
The personnel are on alert for possible heavy rain, flooding, landslides and strong winds.
A regional task force of 300 personnel in Zapopan, Jalisco, is available to reinforce them.
Two advance groups with heavy machinery have been deployed to Puerto Vallarta and Tepic.
Troops are checking at-risk areas and temporary shelters and informing residents about safety measures, evacuation routes and shelters.
- Who
- Mexico’s National Guard, Army and Air Force, under the Defense Ministry.
- What
- 2,895 personnel are supporting the DN-III-E emergency plan, with a 300-person regional task force available as reinforcement.
- When
- The ministry announced the deployment on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Colima, Jalisco and Nayarit, along Mexico’s Pacific coast.
- Why
- To prepare for possible heavy rain, flooding, landslides and strong winds as Hurricane Simon moves along the coast.
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- Personnel deployed
- 2,895 National Guard, Army and Air Force personnel
- States covered
- Colima, Jalisco and Nayarit
- Regional reinforcement
- 300 personnel in Zapopan, Jalisco
- Heavy machinery
- Advance groups deployed in Puerto Vallarta and Tepic
- Air support
- Three Mexican Air Force helicopters on standby in each state for air ambulances and medical evacuations
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