Tsunami Alert for Entire Caribbean after Earthquake

[El Hijo de Manolo]

If the following is helpful or can be used as an addendum to your existing contact database, then it serves its purpose. Some info may be redundant. There also may be more current data

Emergency Services

>Center for Emergency Operations (COE)
Alerts for: General disasters (floods, landslides, tsunamis).

Notification Methods:
1. Public: Radio, TV, social media (X: @COE_RD)
2. Direct: SMS alerts where feasible
Contact: Phone: 809-472-0909 | X: @COE_RD

>Alerta DO Application
Alerts for: Real-time emergency notifications (infrastructure damage, natural disasters).

Notification Methods:
1. Public: Mobile app notifications (for installed users).
Contact: Available for download in app stores.

>National Meteorological Office (ONAMET)
Alerts for: Weather events (hurricanes, storms, heavy rainfall).

Notification Methods:
1. Public: Radio, TV, social media (X: @onamet)
Contact: Phone: 809-788-1122 | X: @onamet

>Dominican Institute of Meteorology (INDOMET)
Alerts for: Collaborates on weather alerts, especially tsunamis.

Notification Methods:
1. Public: Alerts via ONAMET channels.
Contact: No specific details; operates with ONAMET.

General Public Alert Channels
Alerts for: All types of emergencies from official agencies.

Notification Methods:
1. Public: Broadcasts via radio, TV, social media.
2. Direct: SMS notifications where applicable.

Contact:
1. Social Media: Follow official accounts.
2. WhatsApp: No official emergency alerts.


Safety Recommendations for Tourists & Public

1. Download Alerta DO for real-time emergency notifications.

2. Follow COE & ONAMET on social media for updates.

3. Keep emergency numbers accessible & enable SMS alerts.

4. Stay informed via TV & radio for broader alerts.

5. Learn local emergency signals & procedures for quick response.

 

[CristoRey]

Message I recieved from Chica lastnight via WhatsApp @ 11:10pm

"Grande problemas con Republica Dominicana posible tener un sunami"

My response:

"Carino, los dos vivo la montanas. Creo que estaremos bien."

 

[cavok]

Tsunami waves move so fast that, unless you live a long way away, email and news alerts are not very useful. Places that are highly susceptible to tsunamis have sirens to alert people that a tsunami might be coming.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Tsunami waves move so fast that, unless you live a long way away, email and news alerts are not very useful. Places that are highly susceptible to tsunamis have sirens to alert people that a tsunami might be coming.

You and Cristo are the quintessential expat gurus. Builder is a close second/third

 

[chico bill]

The earthquake was way to the south of us. Only the south coast was in any possible danger. It would have never hit the north coast.

I thought it was almost due West. In any event unlikely an earthquake that far away and with Haiti on that side would create a ripple in DR

 

[JD Jones]

Here's a fascinating gif of the spread of the earthquake:

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[El Hijo de Manolo]

Here's a fascinating gif of the spread of the earthquake:

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Actually this is pretty good. I’m impressed JD

 

[CristoRey]

Here's a fascinating gif of the spread of the earthquake:

Wow.
All the way up to Alaska.