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Test of Tsunami Alarm System – Message for U.S. Citizens
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January 19, 2021

Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Consulate General, Guadalajara (January 19, 2021)

Test of Tsunami Alarm System

 

Jalisco Civil Protection plans to test the tsunami warning alarm system on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 and Friday, January 22, 2021.  The alarm is a siren and will be accompanied by a voice recording in Spanish.  It will be heard along the coast in the State of Jalisco including the Puerto Vallarta area.  It is only a test and no action is required by visitors or residents.

Learn more about what to do in the event of a tsunami here: https://www.ready.gov/tsunamis

In the event of a weather emergency, we encourage you to take the following actions:

Assistance:

U.S. Consulate General, Guadalajara
Within Mexico:  01-334-624-2102
From the United States:  1-844-528-6611
ACSGDL@state.gov

State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

Mexico Country Information

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