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Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (April 8, 2026)

April 8, 2026
 

 

Weather Alert: U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (April 8, 2026) 

 

Location: Dominican Republic 

 

Event: The U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic is closed on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, due to inclement weather.  All routine services are cancelled.  U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance should call 809-567-7775. 

 

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.” 

 

The Visas Assistance Center (VAC) at Sambil Mall is operating in a limited capacity.  Applicants should avoid potentially dangerous travel.  Applicants unable to attend their appointments today should expect instructions from the Visa Appointment Service Center on how to reschedule. 

 

Routine services and assistance for U.S. citizens at the Consular Agencies in Puerto Plata and Punta Cana will continue based on current weather conditions/as weather conditions permit. 

 

 

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/ .
     

 

  • 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:  

 

 

  • State Department – Consular Affairs: 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada, or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. 

 

 

 

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