On Sunday, the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) called off the ban on small boats leaving port that affected the north coast over the Easter Week holiday. A front crossing over from the Atlantic brought with it high surf and intense winds that while excellent for kite flying, were not for water sports and boating.
To prevent tragedies, the Center for Emergency Operations (COE) prohibited small boats from leaving ports all along the Atlantic Coast from Montecristi to Samana. A green alert was issued from Thursday through Saturday, over the Easter holidays. The Armada was entrusted with ensuring the maritime restrictions were complied with.
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7 Dias
17 April 2017
