The US Embassy in Santo Domingo has one alert again advising U.S. residents within the Dominican Republic to stay vigilant as Hurricane Melissa continues to threaten the area with heavy rains and potential flooding. Whereas the Dominican Republic’s Emergency Operations Heart (COE) has downgraded the alert stage for Santo Domingo from pink to yellow, officers emphasize that the storm stays harmful and unpredictable.
The embassy confirmed that it’ll reopen on Monday, October 27 for each routine and emergency consular companies, together with operations on the Visa Help Heart in Sambil. Nonetheless, vacationers are urged to train warning and keep conscious of adjusting climate circumstances.
In keeping with the COE 4 provinces – Barahona, Bahoruco, Independencia and Pedernales – stay below pink alert, indicating the very best stage of threat. 13 provinces are at the moment on yellow alert, whereas one other 13 provinces are on inexperienced alert. Residents are suggested to observe official updates from the COE and the Nationwide Hurricane Heart for the newest developments.
The embassy has made a number of security suggestions, together with avoiding flooded areas, not crossing bridges or driving via standing water, and shifting to greater floor when needed.. U.S. residents are additionally inspired to observe their e-mail for updates on consular appointments, preserve communication with airways concerning potential flight disruptions, and guarantee journey paperwork and contingency plans are updated.
Individuals residing or touring within the Dominican Republic are strongly inspired to enroll within the Good Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to obtain well timed alerts and facilitate communication throughout emergencies. Extra preparedness assets might be discovered at Ready.gov.