COE maintains preventive measures and will review alerts in Santo Domingo and other provinces tomorrow

SANTO DOMINGO. – The director of the Emergency Operations Center (COE), Juan Manuel Méndez, reported this Friday that the government, presided by Luis Abinader, maintains the preventive measures adopted for more than 48 hours due to the passage of the tropical storm Melissa, ensuring the protection of the population and the continuity of essential services. Méndez explained that, although the measures remain in place, special actions have been taken regarding food, medicine, and fuel, in addition to guaranteeing public transportation through the Santo Domingo Metro and other entities.

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“The President of the Republic has instructed the Social Plan and the MIVIH to assist the affected families, not only in Gran Santo Domingo, but also in the provinces most impacted by floods and damage to homes. The necessary aid is being provided so that these families can face the emergency,” said the official.

The COE director also assured that the government guarantees food and assistance for all citizens affected by the storm, and highlighted that tomorrow at 9 in the morning the alert levels will be reviewed in Gran Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís and La Romana, with the aim of returning to normal in these areas.

“In the south and southwest of the country, as the system moves, alerts will be maintained and, if necessary, extended to other provinces. Regarding the dams, the INDRHI will be monitoring the situation and we, from the COE, will inform the population in a timely manner,” added Méndez.

The official called on the population to follow the instructions of the authorities, maintain prudence and not expose themselves unnecessarily, while the effects of Melissa on the national territory are prolonged.