Oaxaca hurricane guide¶
Oaxaca is a Pacific coast state in southern Mexico. The The state civil protection office leads state response. The coast, rivers, and mountain slopes are exposed to tropical cyclone wind, heavy rain, flooding, and landslides. Follow Servicio Meteorológico Nacional warnings and the instructions of state and municipal Protección Civil.
Checked on October 9, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Oaxaca state civil protection office. In an emergency, call 911.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
Temporary shelters (refugios temporales) in Mexico are announced by state and municipal Protección Civil for each storm. We have no confirmed state phone number or shelter list. A shelter is open only when officials announce it. If you live on the coast, near a river, or on a slope, follow the instructions of Protección Civil and local authorities, and call 911 if you need help.