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the alert for community transmission is now real

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Measles seemed like an eradicated disease and something of the past thanks to the very high vaccination rates in our country. However, the most recent epidemiological data is clear: the virus is back and is beginning to circulate among us. This is something that was seen in January 2026 when the WHO withdrew to Spain the status of “measles-free country”. Now, the figures recorded in the first weeks of the year illustrate the size of the problem. Local situation. Only in the Community of Madrid have been confirmed officially 24 cases of measles in the first seven weeks of 2026. To put this figure in perspective, we must know that in just a month and a half the total number of infections recorded in the region for the entire year 2025 has been exceeded. Community circulation. What is truly alarming about the current Madrid outbreak is not only the absolute number of cases, but their nature. This is not something that can be perceived in a non-objective way, but rather the latest weekly epidemiological report of the Community of Madrid, published this February 17, explicitly confirms the community circulation of the virus. Until recently, the vast majority of cases in Spain, What were the 108 reported in 2025?were imported from other countries, such as Morocco and Romania mainly. But this situation has completely changed, since the geographical dispersion of current cases and the absence of previous travel in the vast majority of patients demonstrate that the virus is being spread indigenously within our borders. The profile of those affected. Among the 24 infections There are 13 women and 11 men, most of them being adults. But the most striking thing about all this is that 66.6% of those affected They were not vaccinated with the complete schedule. It must be taken into account that measles is not a mild disease, but six hospitalizations have been recorded, four of them due to severe respiratory involvement. It already transcends Madrid. The national data, centralized by the Carlos III Health Institute through its Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin, reflect that the rebound is not a phenomenon isolated to the capital. Here it has been seen that only in these first weeks of 2026, 60 cases have already been registered nationwide, locating Madrid and Alicante as the main sources of contagion, although these figures are still provisional due to delays in notifications. It comes long. This beginning of the year is the direct consequence of an upward trend that has been brewing for months. According to the Situation Report of the Ministry of Health published at the end of January, Spain closed 2025 with 397 confirmed cases, which represents a jump compared to the 227 infections in 2024. It was precisely this reestablishment of the endemic transmission documented between 2024 and 2025 that led the WHO to give us the wake-up call and revoke our virus elimination status. European context. We are not alone in this crisis, since, according to ECDC data, measles continues to be a continental challenge. Although Europe fell from 35,000 cases in 2024 to 7,655 in 2025, the global trend is the same, since community transmission makes its way through gaps in vaccine coverage. In fact, the WHO European Regional Committee warns that 87% of those infected on the continent do not have the vaccination schedule. What is being done. Given this scenario, the Ministry of Health has already made a move and is updating and reinforcing the Measles Elimination Plan with a clear objective: encourage vaccination in susceptible groups and break the chains of transmission thanks to herd immunity. On the other hand, the Madrid health authorities have raised the alert level in health centers so that professionals keep this new situation in mind to request tests with the aim of confirming possible cases. Images | AboutKidsHealth Community of Madrid In Xataka | Thanks to AI we can now stop reading and writing as much as we used to. According to science, it is the worst for Alzheimer’s

Airbus has launched an urgent alert for the A320, the most delivered aircraft in the world: “operational interruptions” are looming

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If you are about to take a short or medium-range flight, such as the one that connects Madrid and Barcelona, ​​Paris with Rome or Berlin with Prague, you may want to look carefully at the ticket and check what model of plane you are going to travel on. It’s not about worrying, because air transport remains by far the safest meansbut it is important to understand that a very relevant part of these journeys is made on airplanes Airbus A320. And precisely that model, the most delivered in history, is at the center of a preventive alert that could lead to specific delays, aircraft changes or operational readjustments in the coming days. Airbus has recognized thatafter analyzing a recent event on an A320 family aircraft, detected that intense solar radiation could corrupt data essential for the operation of the flight control system. The company identified that this risk could affect “a significant number of aircraft currently in service.” For this reason, it has asked airlines to apply immediate preventive measures, including software or hardware protections, with the aim of guaranteeing operational security. An unexpected descent in mid-flight. Reuters, citing industry sourcespoints to a JetBlue flight as a possible origin of this technical review. It was a route between Cancún and Newark, on October 30, which recorded a sudden loss of altitude and a flight control problem. Several passengers were injured and the aircraft had to divert and land in Tampa. The case is being investigated by the US authority, although it has not been officially validated as triggering the alert. The response of the authorities. After receiving the results of the analysis from Airbus, the European Aviation Safety Agency has issued an emergency airworthiness directive which establishes that, if an affected flight control system component is identified, the correction must be applied before the next flight, following the manufacturer’s technical instructions. The document also prohibits reinstalling components that have been classified as affected. It does not mean grounding the entire A320 family, but it does force airlines to take immediate action and adjust the scheduling of their operations when necessary. European Aviation Safety Agency Emergency Airworthiness Directive When the Sun affects flight systems. Airbus explained that certain levels of intense solar radiation can alter data essential for the operation of flight control, something rare, but which requires additional protection. In aviation, these situations do not imply a failure of the aircraft, but rather the need to reinforce the systems to prevent external interference from affecting sensitive components. Hence the importance of applying software or hardware updates that ensure that, even in exceptional conditions, the system’s behavior is stable and predictable. European Aviation Safety Agency Emergency Airworthiness Directive The most present plane in airports. The Airbus A320 is not only familiar to passengers, it is also the model with the greatest real presence at airports. According to manufacturer datathere are about 11,300 A320 family aircraft in operation, of which 6,440 correspond to the A320 model. In October, This family surpassed the Boeing 737 as the most delivered aircraft in historywith 12,260 units officially delivered since its entry into service in 1988. In aviation, deliveries do not refer to orders, but to aircraft completed, certified and already in the hands of an operator. Present on the most common routes. The Airbus A320 is not only a very widespread aircraft, it is also the one carried by many passengers without knowing it on common routes. Flightradar24 identifies it as one of the most used models on short and medium range flights within Europe, and also in other parts of the world. Routes such as Madrid–Barcelona, ​​operated by Iberia with Airbus A320, are frequently carried out with this model. This constant presence means that any preventive measure can have visible consequences in daily operations, even on routine journeys. How it can affect you as a passenger. The directive does not imply that Airbus A320 flights will be canceled across the board, but it does mean that airlines must adjust their programming while applying the indicated technical measures. Airbus recognizes that these recommendations “will cause operational interruptions for passengers and customers,” which in practice can translate into aircraft changes, specific rescheduling or delays. Therefore, as we pointed out from the beginning, it is advisable to check the status of the flight until the last moment. Commercial aviation is not the safest means of transportation by chance, but because it operates under a very strict technical and regulatory framework. In this context, instruments such as the emergency airworthiness directive allow us to react quickly when a possible risk is identified, as has happened in this case with the A320. Airbus, the European Aviation Safety Agency and airlines are implementing preventive measures while the fleet continues to operate, in a constant balance between service continuity and enhanced safety. 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Half of Spain is on alert due to snow and yet AEMET has not issued a single red notice: what is happening here?

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“Historical Polar Beast“, “New Philomena“, “the polar storm that threatens Spain“: Much has been written about the intrusion of cold air that is causing drops in temperatures, snowfall and trouble throughout the north of the country. And not always without reason. In fact, the Junta de Castilla y León has declared the alert for snowfall in the provinces of Burgos, León, Palencia and Soria. And yet, AEMET has not issued a red weather warning. What is happening here? QTo start: everything is working normally. And we must not forget that AEMET and Civil Protection do not do the same work. The State Meteorological Agency is limited to issuing weather warnings that are based on physical and objective thresholds. Civil Protection, on the other hand, declares the alert based on the expected impact (on the population and/or infrastructure). In this sense, they are not things that can be linked directly. And what is happening these days is a textbook example. AEMET has not activated red warnings, simply because snowfall exceeding the highest thresholds is not expected. Yes, the snow level had dropped a lot… but in reality, no one expected a lot of snow to fall. This does not mean, as is evident, that it is not an important episode; Only it is not an extreme episode in purely meteorological terms. In social terms, it is different. Because as Víctor Gonzalez explained There are a series of factors that make this relatively small winter storm something to take into account. To begin with, it is the first episode of snowfall at low levels of the season. As with heat waves in summer, the first ‘episodes’ are always more dangerous because they ‘catch’ the population unprepared. Especially when (as is happening now) that episode comes earlier than usual, when winter hasn’t even started yet. In addition, it coincides with very busy days (because we are talking about a very busy weekend). An important lesson: When we talk about meteorology, it doesn’t just matter how much snow falls, how hot it is going to be, or how much water a storm will dump. What really matters is when, where and on whom it falls. As Víctor González said“If this same episode occurred on a Tuesday in February, perhaps the alert would not have been declared.” Image | ECMWF | Alev Takil In Xataka | AEMET is clear about what we can expect from the polar storm that threatens Spain: the question is whether we are prepared

Tsunami’s alert is leading people to get on the roofs of Japan. It is a good idea, but only at the beginning

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A Magnitude earthquake 8.8 that, according to experts, it could be the largest registered sixth, hit the northern Pacific In front of Russia at dawn on Wednesday, which caused Tsunami alerts and evacuations in Hawaii, Alaska, California and Japan, and left millions of people anxiously waiting anxiously waves that, according to meteorologists, could reach 3 meters in some places. In fact, in Japan there are already people AGOLPADA on the roofs. A good idea, at first. Causes and natures. Tsunamis are phenomena of great destructive power that, in most cases, originates after An underwater earthquakewhen an abrupt movement of tectonic plates displaces huge volumes of water and generates waves that spread in all directions such as waves in a pond. Although not all coastal earthquakes produce tsunamis, those that manage to be generated may have devastating consequences in nearby areas and, sometimes, sometimes travel thousands of kilometers At the speed of a commercial plane, wreaking havoc in places far from the epicenter, as it is. All these guidelines are occurring after The earthquake in Russia. Coming. In an open sea they can go unnoticed for a ship, but when approaching the coast, the waves increase its height and acquire destructive potential. In addition to earthquakes, tsunamis can be triggered by volcanic eruptions or, more rarely, due to weather alterations that modify atmospheric pressure, giving rise to the so -called meteotsunamis, such as the one in 1954 mortally surprised to bathers In Lake Michigan. Early forecast and detection. Although earthquakes They cannot be predictedimmediate monitoring after its occurrence allows to assess whether there is a risk of tsunami. For this, a global network of underwater sensors is used that detect minimal pressure variations, together with computer models capable of projecting the possible route and strength of the waves. In this way, governments and alert centers activate emergency systems that include sirens, radio, television or official applications. Approximately 80% of tsunamis They are generated in the Pacific Ocean, particularly in the call Fire beltwhile the Atlantic and the Caribbean represent just 10%. In the United States, although rare, the west coast is the most vulnerable: History records mortal episodes as The 1946 tsunamicaused by an earthquake in the Aleutian Islands, which ended the lives of five people in Alaska and about 160 in Hawaii. Preventive preparation and measures. The International organizations insist on the importance of Citizen preparation. The main thing: It is recommended to know the community evacuation plans and practice the planned routes, as well as identify the flood areas by tsunamis in each locality. It is also advisable to have multiple ways To receive emergency alerts, either through NOAA radios, official applications or local warning systems. In words of specialistseach person must “know their threat”, that is, be aware of whether their place of residence is within a risk area. How to act before an imminent alert. Thus we reach the current situation. If an earthquake occurs, the first thing is shock: bend down, cover under a solid table or object and stay in position until the movement ceases. Then, if there is a risk of tsunami, the instructions of the authorities must be obeyed and moved as quickly as possible to High and remote areas of the sea. However, experience shows that waiting for an official notice It can be lethalrecognizing natural signals can save lives. Namely: a tremor so strong that prevents standing, a rumble from the ocean or a sudden and unusual decline in water on the coast. It should be remembered that not all tsunamis begin with that setback: on many occasions, the first wave that arrives is directly the crestwithout prior notice. In such circumstances, the only safe option is the immediate self -evacuationsince even a couple of minutes of delay can make the difference between life and death. And get on a roof? The images that are being making viral With gutting people on roofs close to the coast it is a resource that can save lives in certain circumstances, but it is not the ideal option and should be understood very carefully. The main agencies Emergency management (such as NOAA, the Pacific tsunamis alert, JMA or UNESCO/COI) agree that the priority recommendation is always evacuated towards Earlier Land and as far from the possible sea. However, the same agencies recognize that when time is extremely limited or there are no safe routes available, looking for height In solid structures It can be the only viable alternative. The Japanese case. Obviously, in the case of Japan, a country with a long history of tsunamis and a high degree of preparation, many coastal cities They have built what they call “vertical evacuation structures”: reinforced concrete buildings or towers specifically designed for Resist the impact of waves of great magnitude. In fact, the JMA and local governments instruct the population to, if it is not possible An accepted strategy. After the devastating Tsunami of 2011which swept a large part of the Tōhoku region, the construction of these intensified Vertical shelters and the signaling that indicates which buildings comply with the standards to support waves up to several meters high. The “but.” The problem is that not all roofs are safe. For example, getting into a small building, poorly built or close to the coast can be even more dangerous: water can exceed the structure, weaken its foundations or drag it. Studies of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program In the United States and UNESCO (in their guidelines) they point out that only the buildings designed or evaluated for this purpose must be considered shelters. In areas where there are no certified constructions, the safest option remains the same: move horizontally to high ground. Image | YouTube In Xataka | A tsunami devastated Sevilla 1,800 years ago. It is the proof that not even Andalusia is free of tsamotes In Xataka | The Balearic Islands are at the gates of one of the most disturbing phenomena of the Mediterranean: the “Meteotsunamis”

In full blackout throughout Spain and confusion among the population, an alert system shone for its absence: Es-Alert

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Yesterday we attend an unprecedented event in our country. From one moment to another and in a matter of five seconds, 60% of all energy vanisheddisappeared. The entire peninsula ran out of light. The reasons are unknown how it was unknown in certain points of Spain that the blackout had been general. The light fell, ergo the wifi. Telecommunications, mobile networks fell, and networks were saturated. Contact family and friends to know if they were fine was an odyssey, as was accessing to the media and social networks to inform themselves of the last hour. No one knew what was happening, its reach, the reasons or the state of the situation. In such a context, it is worth asking what happened to Es-alertthe emergency alert system. Who is-alert depends on. The Civil Protection alerts system was launched on February 22, 2023 and serves to send notices to all mobile phones within an affected area. It is integrated into the national alert network and, therefore, is managed by the Ministry of Interior through the National Center for Emergency Monitoring and Coordination (CENEM) of the General Directorate of Civil Protection. Notice example received through the ES-Alert system | Image: mobile xataka This system is known as “112 inverse” and is available in “any part of the Spanish territory with mobile telephony coverage, either 2G (GSM), 3G (UMTS), 4G (LTE) or 5G”, as They explained from Moncloa The day of its launch. Civil protection, meanwhile, exposes that “the ES-ALErt system is available to the Emergency Coordination Centers of the Autonomous Communities in the framework of the National Civil Protection System” and that these centers, together with the aforementioned CENEM, are the “responsible, within their area of ​​competence, to define and issue the alerts when the situation requires it.” In a nutshell, that competition falls to the Autonomous Communities. What situations is used? According to Moncloa, Es-Alert is designed for phenomena such as “floods, fires, adverse meteorological phenomena, volcanic or chemical accidents, among other emergencies.” The question is what happens to this system when there is no electricity, when telecommunications are falling and a very high percentage of the population has no coverage. A mobile will not receive the notice if it has no coverage or is in plane mode, although it will do so when you recover the signal The networks worked (a time). The mobile network remained active for a while thanks, in part, emergency generators. VodafoneMasorange and Telefónica They have confirmed that although the blackout had affected telecommunications services and the mobile network, part of the system had supply thanks to electric generators and batteries. Es -Elert depends on that infrastructure to work, the question is whether it would have been effective. Lights and shadows. While it is true that Es-Alert is practically agnostic to the device and the version of the operating system, its effectiveness depends on the fact that there is electricity and that the receiving phones have coverage. Assuming that the ES-Alert system was available (because as we already know, there was no electricity supply), the reality is that an important thickness of the population would not have received the warning at the time because it did not have coverage. They would have received it when recovering the signal in the event that the emergency remained active in the area, but there is no guarantees that, by then, the notice would have been useful. Image | Fré Sonneveld Social networks. Public entities and organizations, which They urged the user to save battery and limit the use of mobilethey made their official communications through social networks such as X. Access not only to this social network, but to the media that echoed this information, it was not always possible due to the lack of coverage and mobile data network. The always eternal radio. The best informed citizen yesterday was the one who had a ancient operational radio thanks to two AA batteries. The radio works independently that there is coverage, mobile network or wifi. Emergency equipment They do not communicate by Walkie-Talkies By custom, but because in a fire in which everything has fallen, the radio will continue to function. If the broadcaster and the receiving device work, there is communication, and that is what happened precisely yesterday. The radios continued to function and counting the last hour of the blackout, which shows that an invention of the late nineteenth century is still important in the middle of 2025. Cover image | Pere Jury In Xataka | Cercanías, Media and Long Distance, High Speed ​​and Metro: This is the situation of trains in Spain after the blackout

Health alert for golden raisins with undeclared sulfites in New York

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Apna Wholesale company is recalling the golden raisins product “Paras Premium Golden Raisins” in the 7 ounce and 14 ounce presentation because they contain undeclared sulfur dioxide (sulfites)according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDAfor its acronym in English). Apna Wholesale reported that “Paras Premium Golden Raisins” subject to recall were distributed to Apna Bazar farmers market retail stores in New York and Massachusetts. These are two presentations of the product in transparent plastic packages of 7 ounces and 14 ounces, identified with UPC codes 818051014811 and 818051014828. The problem was discovered after a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets food inspection that included product sampling and analysis. Laboratory analyzes revealed that “Paras Premium Golden Raisins” contain 56.8 milligrams of sulfites per serving, which is not declared on the label. Consuming 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving causes severe reactions in some asthmatics, the FDA explains. Although to date there have been no reports of affected people, consumers are recommended to avoid consuming the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. If you have any questions, you can contact the company at 516-807-4555. Laboratory analyzes revealed that “Paras Premium Golden Raisins” contain 56.8 milligrams of sulfites per serving.Credit: FDA | Courtesy Symptoms of allergy or sensitivity to sulfites The FDA warns that some people with severe sensitivity to sulfites, When they consume products with this component, they may suffer serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. According to Cleveland Clinic This type of allergy is common in people with asthma, so coming into contact with the substance can cause asthma attacks, wheezing, cough or shortness of breath. or allergy symptoms including (sneezing, runny nose, or hives). Some foods contain sulfites, since these chemicals are used as preservatives to extend the shelf life of the food. A person with a sulfite allergy or sensitivity may have the following symptoms: tachycardia or rapid heartbeat, dizziness, diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, cough, wheezing, stuffy nose, and redness of the skin, among others. others. Keep reading:

The 17 deaths from the Eaton fire occurred in areas where the evacuation alert was delayed

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The 17 deaths in the Eaton fire occurred in an area where evacuation orders took hours to arrive Los Angeles County officials are calling for an independent review of emergency notification systems, after some residents argued that Earlier warnings could have saved livesas reported by NBC News. Within a half hour of the fire starting on a hillside in Eaton Canyon on the afternoon of Jan. 7, the phones of thousands of east Altadena residents rang with a warning from Los Angeles County: “BE CAREFUL.” Within 40 minutes, a dire alert followed: “LEAVE NOW.” But western Altadena neighborhoods didn’t see the same urgency, as evacuation orders didn’t come until the next morning, more than nine hours after the Eaton Fire began. By then it was too late. The 17 people who died in the wind-fed fire were west of Lake Avenue, a major corridor that crosses north and south through Altadena. Among them were an 83-year-old retired Lockheed Martin project manager, a 95-year-old actress in Old Hollywood and a 67-year-old wheelchair-using amputee who died with his adult son, who had cerebral palsy. Fifteen of the deaths occurred in an area where the first evacuation order was not sent until 3:25 a.m. on January 8; the other two occurred in an area where the order came at 5:42 a.m., according to a review of alerts as well as data compiled by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. They ask to review notification systems According to NBC News, the discrepancy between west and east Altadena is raising questions among local officials and residents about the timing of the emergency alerts, and whether earlier warnings could have saved lives. “There wasn’t much time to do anything, but our notification system should have been up and running long before they did it,” Altadena City Council member Connor Cipolla told the aforementioned media. “It’s obvious from the destruction. “It failed half of our city.”. On Tuesday, two Los Angeles County supervisors filed a motion calling for an independent review of emergency notification systems. As the county evaluates its response after any disaster, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Wednesday she wants to accelerate an analysis of the wildfires that have killed more than two dozen people and destroyed more than 15,000 structures throughout the region. “I know on the west side, the older part of Altadena, it’s a lot more concentrated, there’s a lot of houses,” Barger told NBC Los Angeles. “We need to find out what happened, but I know the fire was spreading fast”. He warned that the additional notifications may not have saved lives, but said “the victims of this disaster deserve our transparency and accountability.” His motion, which will be voted on at the county supervisors’ meeting next Tuesday, followed a Los Angeles Times report about delayed evacuation notices in the Eaton fire. In a statement, the county’s Joint Coordinated Information Center said it could not immediately comment on factors that may have led to the deaths in the fires, and that A thorough review “will take months because it will require reviewing and validating call histories from the fire.”interview first responders on scene, interview incident commanders, and search and review our 911 records, among other essential steps, including obtaining feedback from all relevant sources. That work may also require an outside entity to ensure the integrity of the investigation.” Evacuation order arrived at dawn Electronic alerts are one method of warning residents, but the county added it also uses door knocks, loudspeaker patrols that canvas neighborhoods and media coordination. Jill Fogel said none of that happened in her part of west Altadena. She was huddled with her two young children and her father on Olive Avenue on Jan. 8 when she received a text message after 3 a.m. from a close friend north of Altadena saying there were flames in his backyard. Fogel, 43, said he checked the Watch Duty app, which provides real-time updates taken from emergency crews’ radio transmissions, but there were no warnings that his neighborhood might have to evacuate. He then looked outside his rental home and saw flames. A few minutes later, he received an alert ordering an evacuation. He told his landlord and then his family got into a car and drove away. As they left the neighborhood, joining a stream of cars, Fogel said he saw no fire vehicles or police cars and heard no sirens. Fogel added that he realized the fire was moving very quickly in the hours before the evacuation order was issued. But he believes authorities should have sent alerts much sooner. “I thought it was strange that the flames were so close and we had not received a warning”Fogel commented. “I thought they would have warned us much sooner.” Joe Ten Eyck, former head of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said it can be difficult to get the timing of fire evacuation alerts right: If you issue them too soon, you risk mass panic, congested roads and more danger, but if you issue them too late, you run the risk of people being trapped in burning neighborhoods. Those decisions often must be made in an instant, Ten Eyck said, based on rapidly evolving conditions. Many of the victims of the Eaton fire were elderly and probably couldn’t evacuate quickly, added Cipolla, the city councilman. “In everyone’s defense, it was a rapidly spreading fire and a very fluid situation,” he said. “But when you consider that 17 people lost their lives, many of them disabled and elderly, it seems as if something went wrong.” More than two weeks after it started, the Eaton fire is 91% contained, firefighters said Wednesday, while the cause remains under investigation. Investigators have focused on a high-voltage electrical tower in Eaton Canyon as the potential source, as strong Santa Ana winds approaching 100 mph drove the flames toward Altadena and Pasadena. Keep reading:– Relatives of victims who died in the California fires tell their stories.– Rayuela School intends … Read more

Extended alert for severe winds in Southern California

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The red flag warning by dangerous Santa Ana winds extended until Thursday night in Southern California, while The region affected by the fires takes precautions against possible rains expected this weekend. According to the National Weather Service (NWS)although the intensity of the winds tends to decrease, they will continue until this Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, but an increase in intensity is forecast from Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon. The NWS Red Flag Warning It is valid until 8:00 pm this Thursdayeffective for a large swath of Southern California, amid a slight increase in temperatures. Keep reading: Newsom signs order to speed up fire debris removal during the weekend There will be a drop in thermometers as humidity enters southern California from the north.which brings the possibility of light rains, with the threat of causing landslides in areas burned by the fires. NWS canceled previous weather alert due to fire risk and was replaced by a red flag warning for high winds. Humidity levels will remain very low, between 2 and 10%. Winds from the northeast are forecast to reach 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per hour. More intense winds will be recorded in mountainous areas. Keep reading: Los Angeles approves economic aid plan for workers affected by fires According to the NWS, satellite images showed a high pressure system over the west coast, although A low pressure system was also seen moving towards the south of the country. This Friday night, a storm from northern Canada will head towards the west coastwith the possibility of arriving accompanied by rain. According to the forecasts, Los Angeles could get 0.25 inches of rainwhile in the Inland Empire precipitation of 0.40 inches is expected. Keep reading: Risk in burned areas of Los Angeles due to upcoming rains Given the forecast of the arrival of rains, Local and state officials accelerated work to remove debris in areas affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires. Work is accelerated to remove debris in areas affected by the fires.Credit: CAROLINE BREHMAN | EFE Besides, progress is made in the work of installing reinforced barriers and in the identification of properties at risk. “Soils in a burned area are highly erodibleso flood waters may contain significant amounts of mud, rocks and vegetation,” the NWS said. Keep reading: Fire victims in Los Angeles return home to find a desolate panorama Meteorologists warned that new fires or those that are still active can spread rapidly during red flag alert. People who have their homes in areas near wilderness areas were urged to be prepared in the event that have to evacuate urgently if a new forest fire breaks out. Keep reading:· Second day of strong winds in Southern California· Fake firefighters arrested in Los Angeles fire zone· Firefighters put out two new fires that broke out this Monday in Los Angeles

Alert button for undocumented immigrants to report arrests still does not work 100%

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The alert button ConsulApp With Youa phone application created by the Mexican government for undocumented Mexican immigrants to report possible detention to family members and consulates, faces its own challenges, as it can only be used on Android phones at the moment. “For now it only works on Android phones, but we hope that in the coming days it will be activated on Apple phones,” said Carlos González Gutiérrez, consul general of Mexico in Los Angeles. He recalled that the alert button is an additional mechanism of the many created by the Mexican government so that migrants can come into contact with them. “ConsulApp With You It is an application that is part of the menu of options offered by the Mexican government. It is a mistake to call it a panic button because it is not a button for help to arrive immediately but rather a button to contact the consular network.” He stressed that it is useful for those who use their smartphone to solve their daily lives, and are used to doing it through apps. “In fact, when you get the app, you have to register, create a profile and add emergency contacts. People can update that application according to their needs to include family members they want to contact in case of an immigration emergency,” said the consul. He noted that another option to report any situation is to call the Information and Assistance Center for Mexican People (CIAM) at 520-623-7874, which operates from Tucson 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Through CIAM, we receive reports of people lost in the desert, which allows us to mobilize border patrol rescue units as well as other requests for urgent assistance. There are also our social networks and WhatsApp accounts because we try to be as accessible as possible because we are aware that the good consul is an accessible consul.” The Mexican diplomat mentioned that the migrant protection strategy under the Trump era has included reinforcing visits to migrant detention centers in the city and county of Los Angeles. “We are also monitoring social networks and the media. Part of our work will be to combat misinformation. “We are experiencing a favorable environment for people to promote misinformation.” He advised that one must first verify and validate what one hears about possible raids. “The first thing is to get reliable information and turn to official sources such as the Mexican Consulate. Our job is to provide people with information so that they can make an informed decision.” He stressed that his message to the Mexican immigrant community is not to rush and turn to official sources of information. But he also said that they should keep their documents current and in a safe place, and recommended that they obtain dual nationality for children born in the United States. “A third piece of advice is to analyze your prospects for immigration regularization in the future, based on a conversation with an expert. In that, the consulate can help them have a first diagnostic session with an immigration lawyer.” He emphasized that it is very important that if they are Mexicans and are detained, they know that they have the right to remain silent, contact their lawyer, and the Mexican Consulate. “My last advice is that you do not sign any document without the presence of a lawyer; “Do not open the door of your home if an officer knocks on your door and does not present a search warrant.” Do not spread false information The migrant representative for California, Maribel Solache, said that migrant legislators are in unity with the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum and Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente on issues of migrant protection. “In Mexico these are times of women and migrants, and we are supporting with everything. The only thing we ask of our countrymen is that they do not spread information about raids and migration operations that are not proven.” Other measures The alert button consists of sending a signal to the family members that the migrant has previously registered and to the nearest consulate. Other measures that the Mexican government has taken to protect migrants are the hiring of 329 lawyers to provide legal assistance, increasing presence in migrant detention and processing centers; and streamline administrative procedures at consulates.

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