Myriam Urzúa Venegas

Myriam Urzúa Venegas is the Secretary of Integral Risk Management and Civil Protection in Mexico City. She has been instrumental in implementing early warning systems for severe weather, significantly reducing flooding and inundation incidents in the city. Under her leadership, the city has improved its response to natural disasters by providing timely forecasts of weather conditions, including rainfall and strong winds, with a six-hour advance notice to local authorities. This proactive approach aims to enhance public safety and minimize the impact of seasonal rains.