Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico – Local and state authorities are working in seamless collaboration to address damage and enhance coastal safety following the strong waves that swept the Bay of Banderas in the wake of Hurricane Priscilla. The municipal Civil Protection Command Post was activated, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to the safety of residents and visitors amid persistently high swells.
Jalisco Governor Pablo Lemus Navarro traveled to Puerto Vallarta on Wednesday to personally assess the hardest-hit zones alongside Mayor Luis Munguía. The governor spent time speaking directly with families whose homes and possessions suffered losses. During his visit, he promised comprehensive support, assuring both the affected victims and the municipality that resources would be provided for immediate repairs and to strengthen critical stormwater infrastructure.
Collaborative Planning for Safety and Recovery
Later on Wednesday afternoon, the municipal Civil Protection and Firefighters Directorate, led by Misael López Muro, hosted a vital technical follow-up meeting. This gathering brought together representatives from all three levels of government to review the impacts from the recent strong wave action. High-level participation included authorities from the Ministry of National Defense, the Navy, the National Guard, and the Civil Protection of the State of Jalisco.
Working closely with the municipal government, the teams reviewed the conditions along the coast and coordinated preventive measures designed to safeguard everyone in the area. Following the Mayor’s directive, the command post did not lower its guard, maintaining an active presence as long as the dangerous sea conditions, marked by persistent high waves and swells, continued.
Assessing Damage and Maintaining Vigilance
During the afternoon meeting, López Muro reported that 19 businesses and restaurants have sustained damage across different parts of the municipality, impacting areas such as Boca de Tomates, Plaza Genovesa, Olas Altas, and Malecón 2. Municipal staff from Infrastructure and Public Works, Efficient Services, and Traffic and Road Safety continued working diligently in a unified effort to address and repair these affected areas.
A second inter-institutional meeting was held at 7:00 pm Wednesday evening to update the damage report and decide on the maintenance of the preventive alert. Although the Emergency Operations Center (COE) operation was lifted, all major beaches in the destination continued to fly the red flag on Thursday. This critical safety measure restricts access to swimmers and water activities due to the ongoing, dangerous sea conditions.
Following instructions from Mayor Luis Munguía, the Civil Protection Department will continue monitoring weather conditions and sea conditions, urging the public to stay informed through official channels.
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