The Early Warning System Office (SAT), conformada por Corpoguajira y la Cruz Roja Colombiana, (La Guajira sectional), informing the media is allowed CLOPADS, CREPAD and community in general, that on June 1, 2012, The hurricane season began in the Atlantic and the Caribbean.

The season will extend until 30 November of this year, the Office of Early Warning System, will carry out constant and permanent monitoring and will promptly and accurately inform the community of the formation of any system.

According to the forecasts of the Miami Hurricane Center, in 2012 ten cyclones will form, six storms, two minor and two major hurricanes.

The following recommendations are provided below to take into account in the event of a natural phenomenon that may affect the department of La Guajira..

RECOMMENDATIONS

– Talk to your family and friends to organize a Contingency Plan,

– Agree on the preventive activities that each person will carry out..

– Perform necessary roof repairs, windows and walls to prevent further damage.

– Determine a safe place to meet there, in case of separation.

Have the following emergency items on hand:

– First aid kit.

– Radio.

– battery flashlight.

– Additional batteries.

– Purified or boiled water in containers with lids.

– Canned food.

– Personal documents (birth certificates, civil registration, ID, E.P.S card etc) stored in plastic bags.

If your house is safe and not in a risk area, take preventive measures such as:

– Fix and tie well what the wind can throw.

– Take your animals and work equipment to the intended location.

– Store loose objects that can be blown around by the wind.

– Remove television antennas, signs and hanging objects.

– Clean drains, water channels.

– If you have a vehicle, make sure it works properly.

If your house is fragile or is in a risk area, plan a shelter or shelter where you can move.

Have the telephone numbers of the Relief agencies on hand.

emergency telephone numbers: Red Cross (132- 3102610228) SAT (312-6121743) Firefighters (119) Civil Defense (144) CREPAD (3176682497) CRUE (7286120)

If the authorities indicate to evacuate the area and/or the house where you live, DON'T HESITATE IT, TRUST AND DO IT!