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“Emergency Backpack” campaign is preventive, not a disaster alert

The SSPC clarified that the campaign is part of ongoing civil protection guidance and recommended keeping basic emergency supplies and creating a family plan.

Published November 4, 2026 at 7:42 PM· Mexico City timeRead in Español

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The Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC) stated on November 4, 2026, in Oaxaca de Juárez that posts related to the “Emergency Backpack” campaign are part of ongoing civil protection guidance and are not a response to an emergency or an extraordinary alert.

Recommendations for family preparedness

Keep basic emergency supplies on hand.
Create a family plan to respond in an organized way to an unexpected situation.
Consult the official channels of civil protection authorities and avoid sharing unverified information.