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
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
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
