Hurricane Olaf

Hurricane Olaf hit the Mexican region of Los Cabos and the Baja California Region on September 9. Hurricane Olaf was the 15th storm of the pacific region season for this year alone. Expanding as it moved north-northwest, it grew from a Tropical Depression into a storm and later into a Category Two Hurricane.

Hurricane Olaf reportedly developed in Mexico’s Baja California at around 9 pm, close to San Jose Del Cabo. The storm brought 100 mph winds and nearly 15 inches of rain, leading to unimaginable destruction to millions.

In preparation, the authorities evacuated tourists and civilians, closing ports, businesses, and even schools surrounding the area. Reports have stated that the region has suffered severe flooding as more things like power lines and hotels continue to close.

Thankfully, due to COVID, the region did not host as many tourists compared to previous years during this time. Nevertheless, officials estimate that there are currently around 20,000 foreign tourists taking shelter across the region.

Flights have also played a key role in affecting the tourists and the given analytics. According to the president of the Los Cabos Association, 37 flights have been canceled due to Olaf. Transportation issues and delays prompted many tourists to remain grounded in the region.

With that in mind, I ask you to please consider donating towards one of the many charities that have helped the Mexican Region tremendously these last couple of weeks. ICF is an organization that has helped Mexico significantly with issues like COVID, Tropical Storm Lidia, Earthquakes, and several others. The organization is now working hard to aid the affected areas, providing official guidance and funds to steer cities to their normal state.

Charity Link: https://icfdn.org/part-natural-disaster-relief-mexico/