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Weather Alert: Countrywide (Dominican Republic), Heavy Winds and Rain from Hurricane Beryl

JULY 2, 2024

 

Weather Alert:  U.S. Embassy Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (July 2, 2024)

Location:  Throughout Dominican Republic

Event:  A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the south coast of the Dominican Republic from Punta Palenque (West of Santo Domingo, East of Baní) westward to the border with Haiti.  The Emergency Operations Center (COE) of the Dominican Republic has issued a red alert for 2 provinces (Pedernales and Barahona), and a yellow alert for 11 provinces, including Santo Domingo.

The National Hurricane Center reports that tropical storm conditions are expected in the warning area later today.  Rainfall from outer bands of Beryl should impact mainly southern portions of the island into Wednesday, with 2 to 6 inches of rain possible.  Swells are also expected to reach the southern coast later today.  These swells are expected to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.

U.S. citizens needing assistance should call 809-567-7775 or email SDOAmericans@state.gov.

 

Actions to Take:

  • Monitor the weather, road, and water conditions through news sources such as the National Hurricane Center https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/  and the Dominican Emergency Operations Center (COE) http://www.coe.gob.do/  or via their mobile app “alertaCOE.”
  • Follow all instructions from local authorities.
  • Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
  • In the event of flooding, move to higher ground or higher floors to avoid rising waters.
  • 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.

 

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