Everything you need to know about this natural phenomenonT he tropical storm Blas became a category 1 hurricane off the coast of Mexico.The US National Hurricane Center forecast that Blas could gain a little more strength before weakening in the next few days as it moves further out to sea.The hurricane continues to affect parts of the Mexican Republic, where it has appeared on the coast of Guerrero, causing heavy rains.Hurricane Blas has intensified and has sustained winds of 140 km/h and gusts of up to 170 km/h, close to category 2. Oaxaca and Jalisco could be the most affected by this phenomenon.60 municipalities in the state of Oaxaca have declared themselves on alert due to the passage of this hurricane, which is beginning to cause damage to the streets.Although the eye of Hurricane Blas is not expected to make landfall, as of Wednesday morning it had maximum sustained winds of 75 miles per hour (120 kilometers per hour).Its vortex was about 300 miles (485 kilometers) south-southeast of the Mexican port of Manzanillo and was moving west-northwest at 5 mph (7 km/h).Its center is located off the coasts of Guerrero and Michoacán, its cloud bands cause rains, strong winds and high waves in the western and southern states of the country, and the probability of rains will increase in the center of the country.Without a doubt, protecting our family against a climatic phenomenon is a priority for all of us, and this also happens for our pets, who are usually the most vulnerable to these events.In the presence of Hurricane Blas, the recommendations to safeguard our pets, according to the Humane Society of the United States, are the following:* Identify your pet (dogs, cats or other domestic animals): this is by means of a collar, tag or labels in which you can see the contact (address and/or telephone number) of the person responsible for them.* If you go to a shelter, do not forget your pet: if for any reason you must leave your home to evacuate the area, always take your pet with you, there is always the possibility that you will not be able to return for it for a long period.If you make yourself safe, the same should be true for your pet, although you should always make sure that the shelter allows you to enter with animals, check with the corresponding authorities so that in case of a refusal they have another place to go.* Carry everything you need: always have a backpack with essential things for pets (food, medical and vaccination records, poop bags, leashes and water).It also serves a safe box in which you can transport it in case of any eventuality.* Your pet and you at home: in the event of a natural disaster that you have not been able to prevent and you find yourself at home in an emergency, identify a safe area in your home, close or eliminate unsafe places or cracks where animals usually hide.Move dangerous items that can break and damage them, as well as toxic products.Stay informed by radio, social networks or television about what is happening.* Plan B if you are not at home: in case you are not at home, it is recommended that you have a prior arrangement with friends or neighbors who can help you with your pets.In the presence of a natural phenomenon such as Hurricane Blas at this time, the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) recommends the following.Before a hurricane:*Close and/or secure doors and windows of the house.Stay away from them during the hurricane.* Stay at home or temporary shelter until the corresponding authority reports that the danger has passed.After a Hurricane:* Remain sheltered until it is reported that the danger has passed.* Have gas, electricity and water disconnected until you are sure there are no leaks.* If your home was affected, notify the authorities and stay in the temporary shelter.* If you live on slopes, slopes or mountains, be careful with landslides.* Check that food and water are clean.* Evacuate stagnant water to avoid mosquito infestations.* Avoid walking through affected areas and be careful not to step on cables or dangerous materials.* Do not drive on roads and highways.Category 1 hurricanes have winds between 118 and 153 kilometers per hour.May cause slight damage to vegetation, mobile homes, and docks.In addition, it can completely or partially destroy power lines or poorly placed signs.The sea level can rise more than a meter.Hurricanes have five categories during their passage through the earth, each one having different ranges of intensity.The hurricane continues its course throughout the Mexican Pacific, causing heavy rains on the coasts of Guerrero and Michoacán.© Editorial Unit Sports Information, SLU All rights reserved.