Hurricane season in the Dominican Republic: how to prepare

Hurricane season in the Dominican Republic: how to prepare

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The Dominican Republic sits in the heart of the Atlantic and Caribbean hurricane zone, with events such as Georges (1998) and Fiona (2022).

When the season runs

From 1 June to 30 November, peaking between August and October. Tropical depression below 63 km/h, tropical storm from 63 to 118 km/h, and hurricane from 119 km/h (Saffir-Simpson scale, categories 1 to 5).

How to prepare

  • Keep water, food, a flashlight, a radio and documents to hand.
  • Follow the alerts from ONAMET and the COE (Emergency Operations Centre).
  • Identify your local shelter and have a family plan.

Follow the radar and the cyclone's track on Meteo Info Online.