Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda reaffirmed that safeguarding the well-being of Baja California families remains a top priority for her administration. The “Safe Summer program”, she emphasized, will continue operating throughout the season to ensure timely assistance and mitigate the effects of extreme heat.
As part of the effort to support vulnerable populations, the state government is coordinating with the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) to prevent power shutoffs in Mexicali, its surrounding valley, and San Felipe. Governor Marina del Pilar also reminded residents that the relief measure is not automatic; it must be requested at local Welfare offices and is reserved for individuals who meet established eligibility criteria.
Health Secretary Adrián Medina Amarillas noted that the initiative has been scaled up in response to rising temperatures, particularly in Mexicali.
Key components of the strategy include a large-scale hydration hub at Plaza del Mariachi, more than 300 community hydration points across the state, and a mobile unit that circulates through high-need areas of Mexicali offering water, oral rehydration salts, and on-site medical attention.
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According to health officials, the central hydration hub handles an average of 50,000 visits annually. In addition, all general hospitals and health centers are serving as hydration sites, and over 100,000 sachets of oral rehydration salts have been distributed to municipal and state shelters serving migrant and mobile populations.
The Secretariat of Health is urging the public to avoid prolonged sun exposure, dress in lightweight clothing, apply sunscreen, and stay well-hydrated. Special attention should be given to children and the elderly. Residents are advised to seek immediate medical help or call 911 at the first signs of dehydration or heatstroke.
Protecting families during extreme heat is to continue building shared wellbeing with responsive services and direct support reaching those who need it most.
