Mexicali, July 6 – As part of the efforts to protect the most vulnerable population during this hot season, DIF Baja California is joining the work being done by the Ministry of Health by installing Community Hydration Points in three Family Development Centers (CDF) in Mexicali.
The president of this state-owned company, Mavis Olmeda García, noted that during this hot season, one of Governor Marina del Pilar Avila Olmeda's responsibilities is to support vulnerable populations so they don't suffer the ravages of high temperatures. Therefore, the institution joined the State Health Secretariat's efforts with these Community Hydration Points.
Location
These points are located at the Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez Family Development Center, located at Gildardo Magaña and Rafael Buelna Avenues, Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez neighborhood; the Valle de Puebla CDF, located at Cerámica and Tlaxcaltecas Streets s/n, Valle de Puebla subdivision; and the Baja California CDF, located at Bahía de Todos los Santos Avenue and San Luis Potosí Avenue #2000, Baja California neighborhood, with business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
“Summer is here. It's the time of year when Mexicali experiences extreme heat, which can be deadly for many people. For this reason, we're joining in the efforts to protect those most in need. This is part of the work we at the State Government are doing to support the people of Mexicali,” emphasized Mavis Olmeda.
He also mentioned that hydration brigades will be available on days when temperatures are forecast to exceed 42 degrees Celsius. They will be patrolling various areas of the capital, such as Mariachi Park, the railway area, the downtown area, and other locations where there are many people who are more prone to heatstroke. They will be offered water and oral hygiene products.
