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
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
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
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
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
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens- Hurricane Maria United States Embassy, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic September 18, 2017 This message is to advise U.S. citizens residing and traveling in the Dominican Republic that Hurricane Maria, currently a category 1 storm, is projected to strengthen to category 4 and to affect the Dominican Republic. This storm may ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 18 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane Maria
Santo Domingo, D.N.- On September 5, 2017, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of U.S government employees and their family members due to Hurricane Irma. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to carefully reconsider travel to the Dominican Republic. The Embassy, including the Consular Agencies in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane Irma
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens United States Embassy, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic September 5, 2017 Hurricane Irma This message is to advise U.S. citizens residing and traveling in the Dominican Republic that Hurricane Irma, currently a category 5 storm, is projected to affect the Dominican Republic. This storm may bring significant rainfall and wind that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 5 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane Irma
The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo reminds U.S. citizens in the Dominican Republic to remain vigilant during the hurricane season. At this time, Hurricane Irma is forecast to impact the entirety of the Dominican Republic to varying degrees with eastern and northern areas most heavily impacted, by Wednesday, September 6. This situation continues to develop. For ...
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By U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo | 4 September, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens | Tags: Disaster Preparedness, Hurricane Irma
