Hurricane Season in the Atlantic officially runs from June 1 through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA)of the United States predicts another active Atlantic hurricane season in 2021. As we enter hurricane season, we believe you must be prepared in case a disaster occurs or you have an emergency. For the Embassy …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 21 June, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Ask the Consul, Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness, U.S. Citizens
The office of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has cooperated with various agencies of the Dominican Government since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to support the public health system and the response to the health crisis. Since April 2020, Dr. Carmen Figueroa, …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 17 May, 2021 | Topics: Embassy, Emergency Services, Featured Event, Government Offices, Health Issues, Public Affairs, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Covid19, Security and Democracy
Do not travel to the Dominican Republic due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 4 Travel Health Notice for the Dominican Republic due to COVID-19, indicating a very high level of COVID-19 in the country. Read the country information page . If you decide to travel to the Dominican Republic: Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19 . Be …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 21 April, 2021 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Exclude, Government Offices, Health Issues, News | Tags: Covid19
The American Citizen Services unit at Embassy Santo Domingo now accepts U.S. ten-year passport renewal applications for eligible adults. You may renew your passport by mail if your ten-year passport is undamaged, issued when you were 16 years of age or older, issued within the last 15 years, and issued in your current name (or …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 15 March, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, U.S. Citizen Services, U.S. Passports | Tags: Ask the Consul
Even though the Consular Section of the US Embassy remains closed for routine services, we frequently receive questions on who to contact for specific questions and situations. We hope the following resources may be of help: Visa applicants with emergency cases may write to support-dominicanrepublic@ustraveldocs.com or call 1-829-956-5144 U.S. lawful permanent residents whose green cards …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 22 February, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & Dominican Republic, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul, Consular section, Non-Immigrant Visa, U.S. Citizens, U.S. Passports, Visa Application Center, Visas
How do I qualify to renew my nonimmigrant visa without an interview? While the Embassy remains closed for routine visa services, the U.S. Department of State has expanded the criteria for interview waiver eligible cases. The visa interview requirement is now waived for applicants who were previously issued a non-immigrant visa in the same classification …
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By castilloc1 | 25 January, 2021 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
A child born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents may acquire U.S. citizenship at birth if certain requirements are met under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act. A Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States (CRBA) documents that the child is a U.S. citizen. The first step to …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 28 December, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (December 15) Location: Dominican Republic The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: Beginning December 16, the government of the Dominican Republic has issued a curfew for the National District and the provinces of Santo Domingo, Santiago, Duarte, La Vega, and Puerto Plata from Monday through Sunday from 7:00pm to 5:00am, with allowance for transit until …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 15 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
The consular section is still closed for routine services and we have not yet determined when we will resume normal operations. We are receiving many inquiries daily and many people are unsure of who to contact with their questions and issues. Before reaching out, please visit both the VAC website: https://www.ustraveldocs.com/do_es/index.html and our website: https://do.usembassy.gov/es/ for the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 23 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Family Immigration, Immigrant Visas, Non Immigrant Visas, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Ask the Consul, Consular section, U.S. Citizens, Visa Application Center, Visas
Please note the Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa units remain closed for all routine visa services. The American Citizen Services Unit is currently providing limited in-person services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Passports: Adult passport renewal applications may now be submitted by mail through DOMEX with full instructions on our Renew by Mail Page . Replacement emergency passports can also …
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By castilloc1 | 5 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Child and Family Matters, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Visas
The U.S. Mission to Santo Domingo understands that many visa applicants have paid the visa application processing fee and are still waiting to schedule a visa appointment. The United States Embassy in Santo Domingo remains unable to resume routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services at this time. We remain closed for all routine visa services, …
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By castilloc1 | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Visas
All U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic are invited to participate in a virtual Town Hall live chat with U.S. Consul General William Swaney on Wednesday, September 16th at 3:00 p.m. Join us through this link: statedept.zoomgov.com/j/1617800690 Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has continued to support thousands of …
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By castilloc1 | 14 September, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (August 31, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will no longer send weekly updates and will send updates only as new information becomes available. There is a Level 4 Travel Advisory recommending U.S. citizens not travel to the Dominican Republic due to health and safety measures and COVID-19-related conditions. While …
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By castilloc1 | 1 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
The Regional Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) at Embassy Santo Domingo provides various services to U.S. citizens abroad. FBU assists U.S. citizens and foreign nationals who have inquiries about or receive benefits from the Social Security Administration, Railroad Retirement Board, Office of Personnel Management, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The team located at the American …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 24 August, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
The American Citizen Services unit at Embassy Santo Domingo will begin accepting U.S. ten-year passport renewal applications for eligible adults starting August 10. You may renew your passport by mail if your ten-year passport is undamaged, issued when you were 16 years of age of older, issued within the last 15 years, and issued in …
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By castilloc1 | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: U.S. Passport Renewal, U.S. Passports
Hurricane Season in the Atlantic runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects the 2020 season to be above average. As we have entered peak hurricane season, we believe you must be prepared in case a disaster occurs or you have an emergency. For the Embassy of the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 3 August, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Non Immigrant Visas
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 29, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated: The Dominican Republic has 66,182 confirmed cases of COVID-19 …
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By castilloc1 | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (July 29,2020) Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: The National Hurricane Weather Center has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for the northern, eastern and southeastern coasts of the Dominican Republic, and a Tropical Storm Watch for the southern and southwestern coasts of the Dominican Republic. Tropical Storm Isaias, also …
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By castilloc1 | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 28, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated: The Dominican Republic has 64,690 confirmed cases of COVID-19 …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 28 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
Celebrate democracy by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an …
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By castilloc1 | 23 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 20, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 53,956 confirmed cases of …
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By castilloc1 | 21 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
On June 22, the President signed a Proclamation which extends the previous Presidential Proclamation 10014 and suspends the entry of certain international visitors to the United States through December 31, 2020. This proclamation applies to visa applicants who are (a) outside the United States on June 24, 2020; (b) do not have a nonimmigrant visa …
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By castilloc1 | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas
The American Citizen Services unit at Embassy Santo Domingo is currently only providing emergency services to American citizens in the Dominican Republic. If you are in need of a passport, please note that we are only processing emergency passport applications. In order to obtain this service, you must have an emergency need to travel. If …
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By castilloc1 | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul
Locations: Cities and towns throughout the Dominican Republic Event: Election Security Precaution The Dominican Republic will hold federal elections on Sunday, July 5, 2020. This could result in large crowds and/or protests, particularly near voting locations, and may disrupt traffic. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds and demonstrations. Monitor local media for updates. General Guidance: Notify friends and family …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 3 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (July 2, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 34,197 confirmed cases of …
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By castilloc1 | 2 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
The Government of the Dominican Republic has allowed U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to leave the Dominican Republic on ferry flights to the U.S. since the beginning of the pandemic. Lawful permanent residents (LPR) who stay outside of the United States for more than one year, or shorter trips where it is believed they …
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By castilloc1 | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Visas | Tags: Ask the Consul
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (June 22, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 27,370 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and …
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By castilloc1 | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (June 16, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 23,271 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
It is always important to be prepared in case a disaster occurs or in case you have an emergency. For the Embassy of the United States, disaster preparedness is essential for the safety and security of Dominicans and Americans alike, and it is one of Ambassador Bernstein’s priorities. The Dominican Republic and other islands in …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 12 June, 2020 | Topics: Emergency Services, Environment, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Health Issues, Public Affairs, U.S. Agencies, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (June 1, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 17,572 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 502 …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (May 18, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will send an update at least once a week to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. The following information has been updated on the Embassy Santo Domingo COVID-19 website: The Dominican Republic has 12,725 confirmed cases of …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
By: Mery Arcila During the COVID-19 crisis, our priority is to keep you informed. We advise U.S. citizens who live abroad to arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. In a time of crisis, we understand making decisions and knowing the steps to …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 13 May, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Featured Event, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Covid19
May 1, 2020 Santo Domingo D.N. – The United States Government announced an additional $2 million in assistance for a total of $3.4 million to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Dominican Republic. The funds will be managed through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the Dominican Republic. The …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 1 May, 2020 | Topics: Emergency Services, Featured Event, Government Offices, Health Issues, News, Notification, Press Releases, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Covid19, USAID
By: William Medina The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo has over 18 offices that work to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the United States and the Dominican Republic. One of those is the Department of Defense’s Office of Security Cooperation (OSC) which promotes U.S. foreign policy by enhancing the long-term bilateral defense relationship between the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 28 April, 2020 | Topics: Emergency Services, Featured Event, Government Offices, Health Issues, Policy, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Covid19
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 15, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. On Thursday, April 16 Spirit Airlines is scheduled to operate one flight from Santo Domingo, Las Americas …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 15 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 14, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. As of April 13, 2020 the governement of the Dominican Republic has lifted the internal travel ban …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Embassy, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Covid19
Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo (April 13, 2020) Location: Dominican Republic Event: The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo will be sending a daily update to ensure that all U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic have the latest information on COVID-19. U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return home or be prepared …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 13 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services
By Ambassador Robin Bernstein One year ago, I embarked on one of the most magnificent journeys of my life. On my year anniversary as the U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic – I can truly say I feel like I belong here. The friendly people, the rich culture, the beautiful places: the Dominican Republic has …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 September, 2019 | Topics: Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Education, Embassy, Emergency Services, Exclude All, Former U.S. Ambassadors, Gender Issues, Government Offices, Scholarships and Exchanges, Trade, U.S. & Dominican Republic, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ambassador Robin Bernstein
Location: Dominican Republic, notably eastern areas including Punta Cana and Samana peninsula. Event: Tropical Storm Dorian is projected to affect the Dominican Republic beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, August 28th. This storm may bring significant rainfall and wind that may result in life-threatening flooding, flash flooding, and storm surge. Hispaniola-wide impacts are expected but the …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
Location: All parts of the Dominican Republic Event: Tropical Storm Dorian is projected to affect the Dominican Republic beginning Wednesday, August 28th. This storm may bring significant rainfall and wind that may result in life-threatening flooding, flash flooding, and storm surge. Hispaniola-wide impacts are expected but the eastern and southern coast are likely to feel …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 27 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane Season which lasts through November 2019. Hurricane Season in the Atlantic begins June 1 and runs through November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects the 2019 season to be near normal. NOAA predicts that the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season will produce 9-15 named storms, of which 4-8 are …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 17 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release Media Note April 13, 2019 Joint Statement: Ministerial of the U.S.-Caribbean Resilience Partnership The text of the following joint statement was issued by the governments of the United States, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 15 April, 2019 | Topics: Emergency Services, Environment, Health Issues, News, Policy, Western Hemisphere | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Resilience, US-Caribbean Cooperation
In honor of the life and memory of former President George H.W. Bush the federal government of the United States of America, including the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo, will be closed for normal business on Wednesday, December 5th, 2018. Emergency services for U.S. citizens, including emergency passport service for immediate travel, will be available. …
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By ramirezai | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, Exclude, Government Offices, News, Notification, Visas
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic November 9, 2018 Event: Restriction on Travel to Haiti for USG Personnel U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince has announced it is restricting the routine travel of U.S. Government personnel to a 15 mile radius around the capital due to security concerns. Accordingly, U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo now …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 9 November, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Haiti
The Dominican Republic is subject to severe weather which can pose a threat to the safety of U.S. citizens residing in or visiting the country. While hurricanes are a particular threat, tropical rainstorms can cause flash flooding, landslides and dangerous riptides. All severe weather should be taken seriously. U.S. citizens are encouraged to prepare themselves …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Emergency Services, Government Offices, Health Issues, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
Like the rest of the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is a hurricane-prone country. The hurricane season runs from June , with the peak season from mid-August to late October. A hurricane is a low pressure system that generally forms in the tropics accompanied by heavy winds. Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 11 July, 2018 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness
The Embassy thanks you for your interest and support as our country deals with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We would like to update you on the ongoing relief efforts. The U.S. Government response, led by FEMA, and including the Department of Defense and the U.S. Coast …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Hurricane Maria
September 25, 2017 DR-4335-VI DR-4340-VI NR 006 FEMA NEWS DESK: 540-247-7974 News Release Important Safety Information for Hurricane Survivors in the U.S. Virgin Islands CROIX, Virgin Islands – The top priority of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners is to support the government of the U.S. Virgin Islands and …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 26 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria
By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services | Tags: Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria
By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Fact Sheets | Tags: Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens- Hurricane Maria United States Embassy, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic September 20, 2017 This message is to advise U.S. citizens residing and traveling in the Dominican Republic that Hurricane Maria, currently a category 4 storm, is projected to affect the Dominican Republic beginning Wednesday. This storm may bring significant rainfall and …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane Maria
Santo Domingo, DN – For the safety and security of our staff and visitors during weather conditions due to Hurricane Maria, the U.S. Embassy Consular Section in Santo Domingo will be closed for routine consular (nonimmigrant, immigrant, and non-emergency American citizen) services on September 21, 2017. Those with scheduled appointments for September 21, 2017 will be …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases | Tags: Hurricane Maria
The app will serve to share COE alerts through smartphones during any weather phenomenon1 SANTO DOMINGO. The United States Government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), sponsored the design of a new application called AlertCOE that will allow alerts issued by the Emergency Operations Center (COE) to be received by smartphone users. United States …
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Dominican Republic | Tags: AlertCOE, COE, USAID