Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (April 22, 2026)

Location: Puerto Plata and Espaillat Provinces, Dominican Republic

Event: The Emergency Operations Center (COE) of the Dominican Republic has issued a red alert for Puerto Plata and Espaillat Provinces due to strong storms and heavy rains.  COE has also issued a yellow alert for seven provinces, and a green alert for 12 additional provinces plus the National District.

Remain current on weather, road, and water conditions through news sources and official Dominican government sources such as COE (Spanish) at http://www.coe.gob.do/  or via their mobile app “alertaCOE.”

U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance should call 809-567-7775.

Actions to Take:

• Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Stay off bridges.
• Move to higher ground or higher floors to avoid rising water.
• If your vehicle is stuck in water, only depart the vehicle for higher ground if it is safe to do so; check for water depth, and that water is not swiftly moving (as little as 6 inches of fast-moving water can make adults fall, and 1 foot of moving water can move vehicles).
• If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside of the vehicle, seek refuge on the roof.
• Contact police or other authorities if you encounter dangerous conditions and follow warnings and directions provided. If you have an emergency, call 911. The tourist police (POLITUR) central number is 809-200-3500 (assistance available in English) or via mobile app “POLITUR APP.”
• U.S. citizen residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Program, which enables the Embassy to share both emergency and routine information relevant to the Dominican Republic at https://step.state.gov/ .
  
• Visit Ready.gov   for tips on emergency preparedness.
• Update and review your family’s contingency plans. All U.S. citizens should have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
• Make sure your travel documents are up to date and easily accessible.
• If you are in an emergency and are safe, be sure to notify friends and loved ones.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.   
  Av. República de Colombia 57, Santo Domingo   
  Emergencies: 809-567-7775
  Non-emergency inquiries: SDOAmericans@state.gov
  Website: https://do.usembassy.gov/  or follow on Twitter   and Facebook  
• State Department – Consular Affairs: 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries.
• Dominican Republic Country Information Page  
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)   to receive security updates.
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