🇲🇽Mexico
Mexico faces a wide range of natural hazards including earthquakes, hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, floods, and droughts. The country sits on three tectonic plates and has active volcanoes. Mexico has developed strong civil protection systems, particularly after the devastating 1985 earthquake that led to major reforms in disaster preparedness.
Past Disasters
1 resolved
Official Disaster Management Agencies
Centro Nacional de Prevencion de Desastres (CENAPRED)
Mexico's national center for disaster prevention, providing scientific research, monitoring, and early warning systems.
Coordinacion Nacional de Proteccion Civil
National coordination office for civil protection, managing disaster preparedness and emergency response.
Local & Regional Organizations
Cruz Roja Mexicana
Mexican Red Cross — one of the most recognized humanitarian organizations in Mexico, providing emergency medical services and disaster relief.
Topos Mexico
Volunteer search and rescue organization known internationally for urban rescue expertise, formed after the 1985 earthquake.
At a Glance
- Region
- North America
- Capital
- Mexico City
- Emergency
- 911
- Total Disasters
- 1
- Active
- 0
- Recovery
- 0
- Responding Orgs
- 6
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