Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-Au-Prince

Location:  Haiti. 

Event:  The National Hurricane Center (NHC) and Haiti-Meteo advise that Hurricane Elsa is moving toward the southern coast of Haiti. Hurricane conditions are expected in Haiti later today. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph with higher gusts. Rainfall of 4 to 8 inches is expected across southern portions of Hispaniola with isolated maximum amounts of 15 inches expected Saturday into Sunday. This rain may lead to scattered flash flooding and mudslides.

The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor the storm’s track and will issue updated messages.

Actions to take: 

  • Remain current on weather, road and water conditions through news sources such as the National Hurricane Center https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
  • American citizen residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Program which enables the Embassy to share both emergency and routine information relevant to Haiti. Enrollment is completed at https://step.state.gov/
  • Visit http://www.ready.govfor tips on emergency preparedness.
  • Update and review your family’s contingency plans; all U.S. citizens should have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
  • Make sure your travel documents are up to date and easily accessible.
  • If you are in an emergency and are safe, be sure to notify friends and loved ones.
  • Contact police or other authorities if you encounter dangerous conditions – and follow warnings and directions provided.
  • Review our “Hurricane Season-Know Before You Go” webpage, and on the “Natural Disasters” page of the Bureau of Consular Affairs website.
  • Never attempt to drive through standing water, find alternate routes.

Assistance:

  • U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre

Emergencies: +509-2229-8000

Non-emergency inquiries: acspap@state.gov

Website: https://ht.usembassy.gov/