Monday, June 23, 2025
Tearful residents of Oaxaca plead for help after Erick's death; Sheinbaum promises support.
Tearful residents of Oaxaca plead for help after Erick's death; Sheinbaum promises support.
*Evolution Newspaper Editorial*
Local media reports from the affected areas of Oaxaca following Hurricane Erik , which reached Category 3, show residents tearfully collecting debris , crying out for help to recover some of what they lost . The houses are abandoned, without roofs, without electricity or communication, due to the lack of road access, and in some areas, there is no drinking water or food .
They report that the deafening noise of the metal sheets on their homes woke them up and within minutes left them without their belongings . “We were woken up by the strong wind that had never been felt like that, then the water came and flooded us,” 76-year-old Claudia told local media, asking them to share their stories so that help can arrive .
Hurricane Erick left two dead, including a minor, in the state of Guerrero. He died in the municipality of San Marco after being swept away by the current of the river that divides the El Cántaro and Quinta Sección neighborhoods, along with his mother, yesterday afternoon at around 3:28 p.m.
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While they pleaded for help, President Claudia Sheinbaum flew over the disaster area to assess the damage and announced that a welfare census would begin in the coming days to identify needs and provide various types of support to those in need . Videos circulating on social media show citizens of Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, one of the hardest hit areas, approaching the president to ask for help and, above all, to ask her not to forget them.
Meanwhile, the tourism sector, including the Zipolite Beach area , one of Oaxaca's busiest tourist zones, is crying out for help. Restaurant owners reported severe damage to beachfront businesses, as well as the collapse of the tourist signs that identify this destination. Therefore, aid is urgently needed to carry out cleanup and rehabilitation work to quickly reactivate tourism, the community's main source of income.
As part of the actions to mitigate the impact of Hurricane Erick in its passage through Oaxaca , the System for the Comprehensive Development of the Family (DIF) in that entity enabled collection centers to help families, while in the rest of the Republic the Secretariat of the Navy and the National Defense (Sedena) deployed collection centers in various locations.
What damage did Hurricane Erika cause in Mexico?
These are the total damages caused by Hurricane Erika in 2025 as it passed through Oaxaca and Guerrero; were there any deaths?
Learn about the severe damage Hurricane Erick caused during its passage through Oaxaca, Guerrero, and surrounding states last Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Hurricane Erick has completely dissipated, but the damage caused in Oaxaca, Guerrero, and surrounding Mexican states after its devastating landfall on Thursday, June 19, 2025, has not. TV Azteca Yucatán is providing all the details.
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What damage did Hurricane Erika cause in Mexico?
According to reports from authorities, Erick made landfall in Mexico in Santiago Pinoteca Nacional, Oaxaca around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, as a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale and continued its passage through Guerrero until it became a post-tropical low pressure zone around 6 p.m., leaving the following damage:
- A child died in San Marcos, Guerrero, after being swept away by a river current.
- Three fishermen reported missing in Zapotalito Lagoon have been found alive.
- Floods and landslides caused rivers to rise, overflow, puddle, and flash floods in Oaxaca and Guerrero.
- Closures in at least 15 sections due to landslides and flooding
- Trees and poles downed, gas stations damaged, vehicles submerged.
- 80% of businesses in Zipolite reported damage.
- Naranjos Esquipulas and Cafetitlán, both communities in Oaxaca, were left isolated after the hurricane hit.
- Total loss of five boats and 15 motors in San Pedro Pochutla, Oaxaca, paralyzing activity.
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What to do after a hurricane?
After the hurricane has passed, the most important thing is to prioritize the safety of yourself and your loved ones . These tips will help you achieve this:
- Stay informed and do not go out until the authorities indicate it.
- If you evacuated, do not return home until it is safe.
- Be careful with standing water
- Check for injuries
- Take extreme care of hygiene
- Do not eat food that has been in contact with flood water.
- Check for possible gas leaks
- Do not turn on or off electrical switches or appliances
- Check the water supply
- Assess the damage to your home
- Document the damage
- Be careful when cleaning
- Clear debris and standing water
- Collaborate with your neighbors and support each other
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[VIDEO] Although there was no direct impact, Hurricane Erika 2025 caused severe damage in Yucatan, primarily affecting the fishing community.
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