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The Embassy encourages both American citizen residents and visitors
to the Dominican Republic to register with the Embassy on or before
your arrival to the country. In the event of a natural disaster or
emergency, this will assist in the Embassy’s effort to keep you
informed. You may register through the State Department's travel
registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov. American citizens
who have previously registered with the U.S. Embassy do not need to
register again.
Below is some information about various types of disasters and steps
you can take to inform and protect yourself.
Hurricanes – The Dominican Republic is a hurricane-prone
country. You can learn how to prepare for a hurricane at: by
visiting
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/hurricane/index.shtm.
To learn more about hurricanes, please visit our
Hurricane webpage.
Rainstorms – In addition to hurricanes, the Dominican
Republic may experience storms that bring significant amounts of
rain. The rainy season lasts from May until November of each year.
To learn what you should do in the event of a severe storm, visit:
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/thunderstorm/index.shtm.
Floods – Due to the amount of potential rainfall during
hurricanes and storms, flooding is a possible threat in low-lying
areas. To prepare yourself against floods, visit:
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/flood/index.shtm.
Earthquakes – The Dominican Republic lies near the boundary
between the Caribbean and North American tectonic plates. As a
result, the risk level in the Dominican Republic is considered
moderate. Historically, the country has experienced approximately
one earthquake each year. To learn more about earthquakes, visit:
www.usgs.gov or
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.shtm.
Tsunamis – A Tsunami is a series of huge waves (up to 100
feet high) that happen after an undersea earthquake or volcano
eruption. Although tsunamis are rare, the Dominican Republic
experienced two major tsunamis in 1946 and 1953, caused by strong
earthquakes north of the Dominican Republic. For more information
on tsunamis, including what to do in the event of a tsunami, please
visit the following website:
http://www.fema.gov/hazard/tsunami/index.shtm.
Be Prepared for Any Disaster – We recommend that you take
measures to prepare and protect yourself in the event of any
disaster. For more information about how to prepare, please visit
the following websites:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1206.html
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1187.html
http://www.fema.gov/plan/index.shtm
For updated information on the security situation in the Dominican
Republic, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit
of the U.S. Embassy. The Consular Section Embassy is located at the
corner of Cesar Nicolas Penson Street and Máximo Gómez Avenue, Santo
Domingo, D.R.; telephone 809-731-4294; after hours emergency
telephone 809-221-2171; ACS unit fax 809-689-6142; e-mail
acssantodom@state.gov; web page
www.usemb.gov.do.
Updated information on travel in the Dominican
Republic may be obtained from the Department of State by calling
1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or from overseas,
1-202-501-4444. For further information please consult the Consular
Information Sheet for Santo Domingo, which is available via the
Internet at
http://travel.state.gov.
Spanish links:
Inundaciones:
http://www.fema.gov/spanish/areyouready/flood_spa.shtm
Tormentas:
http://www.fema.gov/spanish/hazards/thunderstorms/index_spa.shtm
Huracanes:
http://www.fema.gov/spanish/hazards/hurricanes/whatshouldido_spa.shtm#before
General:
http://www.fema.gov/spanish/areyouready/index_spa.shtm |
