A resident sails in the water near the beach of Mahahual, Quintana Roo State, southern Mexico, on Aug. 7, 2012. Mahahual residents have taken safety measures as hurricane Ernesto approaches. (Xinhua/Juan Novelo)
Residentes take shelter from the rain near the beach of Mahahual, Quintana Roo State, southern Mexico, on Aug. 7, 2012. Mahahual residents have taken safety measures as hurricane Ernesto approaches. (Xinhua/Juan Novelo)
A resident rides his bike in the beach of Mahahual, Quintana Roo State, southern Mexico, on Aug. 7, 2012. Mahahual residents have taken safety measures as hurricane Ernesto approaches. (Xinhua/Juan Novelo)
Residents move a small boat on the beach of Mahahual, Quintana Roo State, southern Mexico, on Aug. 7, 2012. Mahahual residents have taken safety measures as hurricane Ernesto approaches. (Xinhua/Juan Novelo)
A resident places boards on the windows of his store near the beach of Mahahual, Quintana Roo State, southern Mexico, on Aug. 7, 2012. Mahahual residents have taken safety measures as hurricane Ernesto approaches. (Xinhua/Juan Novelo)
Residents moved a small boat on the beach of Mahahual, Quintana Roo State, southern Mexico, on Aug. 7, 2012. Mahahual residents have taken safety measures as hurricane Ernesto approaches.