firma de la sedena

The Task Force "Colima", is composed of two clusters of relief ("Colima" and "Jalisco") and, units are provided in support.

In a span of 411 years the volcano has produced 29 explosions and eruptive dome is growing approximately 20 meters per year, because the crater is sealed.

activity presented by the Volcano of Colima, the Scientific Advisory Committee of the volcano consider three areas of risk, starting as a central crater of the volcano:

In a 15 kilometers "high risk area."
includes 4 populations in the state of Jalisco and 5 in the state of Colima.

In a radius of 30 kilometers "medium risk area."
includes 4 populations in the state of Jalisco and 5 in the state of Colima.

In a large radius of 30 kilometers "low risk area."
includes 4 populations in the state of Jalisco and 5 in the state of Colima.

Considering evacuate in case of eruption of 54 populations in the state of Colima and 26 in the state of Jalisco , for which there are plans to employ 89 clinics and hospitals in both states and, 71 shelters and 70 shelters in Colima Jalisco.

In coordination with the State Council of Civil Protection of the states Jalisco and Colima, the commander of Military Region V, uses the material and human resources in order to mitigate the effects of the disaster activating Task Force "COLIMA" in the following phases:

Phase Prevention

Maintain constant monitoring of the volcano through checkpoints and patrullamientos, in coordination with the Scientific Advisory Committee.

supports are identified that could provide the civil authorities and NGOs.

intensifies awareness campaign to the public on preventive measures to be taken, the observation of volcanic warning light and implementation of family plans for civil protection.

drills designed to effect a scenario that defines a set of assumptions about the possible danger to the subject communities.

responsible are designated shelters and evacuation routes.

Phase Relief

Without waiting request of civil authorities, will be deployed military personnel involved territorial controls.

observation patrols in coordination with the authorities of the villages located in areas at risk, evacuate civilians taking refuge.

assess the damage occurred to the people and as search and rescue, using ground and aerial surveys.

Recovery Phase

therefore exceeds the relief phase and the situation returns to normal, are given the responsibility to civil authorities.

request of the State Governments will provide staff and equipment available for the recovery of the affected areas.