Since Thursday night, the citizens of Mérida, Yucatán, went to the nearest shelters to take shelter, despite the weather being calm until last night and this morning.
They assured that they preferred to prevent the arrival of Hurricane Beryl since their homes were in invasion settlements—unsafe areas for families.
In the Emiliano Zapata Sur III Comprehensive Development Center, there were 17 adults and 7 children, including people with disabilities and older adults, they were also allowed to bring their pets, citizens brought three dogs and 6 Australian parrots.
At least 203 residents of Mérida went to the shelters
The mayor of Mérida, Alejandro Ruz Castro, in his morning tour on Friday, reported that there were currently 203 inhabitants sheltered in the different shelters in the city.
But there was a greater influx later in the afternoon, which was when the effects of Hurricane Beryl, which became a Tropical Storm, began to be felt.
Likewise, he said that they will also be enabled for citizens of nearby municipalities such as Progreso and Sisal, where there could be greater risks.
He called for caution in the coming hours, as well as to consider moving to shelters if they feel unsafe in their homes.
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