Mar 11, 2011
Tsunami Warning!!…..updated @ 5:10 PM
I am writing this to allay fears of family and friends.
Because of the devastating 8.9 earthquake in Japan we here in Mazatlan and on the Isla, are on alert for a tsunami. We are not overly concerned because we are somewhat protected by the tip of the Baja but we are still on alert. Should there become a problem we will evacuate to the Maria Coral Hotel, a tall structure not too far away. I have prepared a package of money, passports and valuables to take with me, just in case.
Meanwhile we sit and wait and enjoy the beautiful day that may or may not hold a threat. The dogs have not had a walk today as we are to be off the beach. I must say that I am glad we are not on the beach in Acapulco this winter.
I have finally made contact with Colin in Culiacan who was unaware of the situation. I’ll keep you posted as the day progresses.
NOON, LOCAL TIME, UPDATE……
…the beaches are quiet, no one on them, not even the locals. In fact Cordon’s Restaurant next door has moved all their tables & chairs off the beach. Looking up the beach I can see that all the restaurants have taken precautions, there are no boats or beach toys out, no loungers, no vendors even. The lifeguards packed up and left. It is eerily quiet.
It seems like a waste of a perfect day.
UPDATE AT 1:30PM LOCAL TIME
We have been getting some wave action for the last 30 minutes. Nothing larger than we have seen at any other time but they seem stronger as they are coming quickly one after the other and crashing loudly. We have also been sent the following from the Canadian Consulate here in Mazatlan….
Dear Canadian citizen, you are receiving this message as you are registered with the Government of Canada’s registration system at www.travel.gc.ca.
As the result of a powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake, struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on 11 March 2011 at 14:46 local time (00:46 Ottawa time), a tsunami warning and watch has been issued for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
We strongly recommend to all Canadians monitor the local news and follow instructions from local authorities regarding these alerts.
Proteccion Civil
Rafael Buena y Agustin Melgar s/n
Col. Bonito Juerez, Mazatlán 82180
669-984-3089
proteccioncivil@mazatlan.gob.mx
Please pass this message to any Canadians that you may be aware of in these countries and encourage them to register with the nearest Canadian Embassy or online at www.travel.gc.ca
Please take precautionary measures by avoiding low-lying areas, shorelines of rivers and coastal regions for the remainder of the day.
As this earthquake and tsunami warning is receiving media coverage by international media outlets, you might consider contacting your family and friends back in Canada to advise them of your safety status. It is possible that the telephone network is now congested due to an increase in the volume of calls, and that people should keep trying until they can get through.
You can obtain consular assistance and further consular information at the following addresses:
Consular Agency of Canada in Mazatlán
The Inn at Mazatlan
Avenida Camaron Sabalo 6291
Zona Dorada
82110 Mazatlán, Sinaloa – Mexico
Telephone: (669) 913-7320
Fax: (669) 914-6655
Email: mazatlan@canada.org.mx
It was suppose to be low tide but did not look like it to me.
The beach remained quite deserted…
Cordon's shut up tight!
I met this fellow on the walk. He seemed quite concerned about me being out on the beach and asked if I was a visitor. I explained that I lived here 5 months per year. He then inquired if I had heard about the tsunami warning. Yes of course I replied. He suggested it wasn’t safe for me to be on the beach, I told him I thought all danger had passed but he insisted it might still ‘happen’ tomorrow!! I told him I thought not. He said that the Sinaloa Government had told all citizens to get off the beach and so they had. Why was he on the beach I asked, no reply!!!!
I live here........
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Thats good that you are aware and prepared, but as you said all should be pretty safe. Take care, good luck and keep you eyes open.
Better safe than sorry!
Same thing happened last year when Chile was hit with their earthquake. We had tsunami warnings, had to stay off the beach, and sandbags were everywhere. But other than the expected high tide, nothing happened. Doesn’t hurt to be prepared, though!
I have to admit I just liked seeing the pictures. My family is from Mazatlan,Sinaloa.Be safe. I never have been there when they’ve had a tsunami,but I have been there for hurricaines 🙂