Hurricane Polo is a strong Category 3 storm off Mexico. See its path.

Hurricane Polo, initially a Category 3 storm, is expected to make landfall in Baja California on Monday after fluctuating in intensity off Mexico’s southwestern coast. The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for parts of northwestern Mexico and the southwestern U.S., with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. The storm is moving northwest at 10 mph and is projected to turn northeast, weakening to a Category 1 storm before reaching Baja California Sur. Despite this weakening, Polo is anticipated to remain a strong hurricane, potentially causing 4 to 8 inches of rain, with isolated areas receiving up to 10 inches, leading to life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Evacuations and shelters have been organized in response. The storm’s swells are expected to impact the southwestern Mexican coast, causing dangerous surf and rip currents. QUESTION: How might communities better prepare for the impacts of hurricanes like Polo to minimize damage and ensure safety?