COE expands to 11 provinces on alert for heavy showers and thunderstorms

Santo Domingo.– The Emergency Operations Center (COE) increased to eleven the number of provinces under alert due to the incidence of moderate to very heavy showers, accompanied by electrical storms and wind gusts. Through a statement released on its social media, the organization informed that the demarcations on green alert are Espaillat, Hato Mayor, Monseñor Nouel, El Seibo, María Trinidad Sánchez, La Vega, Hermanas Mirabal, Santo Domingo, San Pedro de Macorís, Samaná, Monte Plata and the National District. Faced with this situation, the authorities urged the population to refrain from crossing rivers, streams, and ravines with high volumes of water, as well as avoiding the use of spas in the areas under alert, due to the risk of sudden floods.

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They also recommended that vessel operators on the Atlantic coast take precautionary measures due to reduced visibility caused by the rains, as well as the presence of electrical discharges, wind gusts, and abnormal waves. The COE maintains constant monitoring of weather conditions and urged citizens to pay attention to official bulletins and follow the guidance of civil protection agencies.