Weather Alert: Countrywide (El Salvador), Tropical Depression Sara

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador (November 18, 2024)

Location:  El Salvador

Event: The Civil Protection Agency in El Salvador issued a stratified alert across the country due to remnants of tropical depression Sara: Orange alert in the coastal strip, mountain range and metropolitan area of San Salvador; and Yellow alert for the rest of the country.  For both color alerts there is an elevated probability of urban flooding, landslides, overflowing rivers, and falling trees and rocks.

Actions to Take:

• Track local updates from El Salvador’s Civil Protection and Ministry of Environment. X pages: @PROCIVILSV and @MedioAmbienteSV. Websites: https://www.proteccioncivil.gob.sv  and https://www.ambiente.gob.sv/ .
• Monitor the local news for updates.
• Monitor the National Weather Service website https://www.weather.gov/ .
• During a flood, seek secure shelter.
• Do not attempt to drive across standing water no matter how shallow it seems.
• Prepare an emergency supply kit (ready.gov ).

Assistance:

• El Salvador Emergency Line:  Dial 911
• U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador

Final Boulevard Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlán, La Libertad

Telephone: 503-2501-2999 (24-hour phone line)

ACSSANSAL@state.gov 

https://sv.usembassy.gov/ 

• State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

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