Dominica – Message from U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean

 

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Update from CDEMA *

*Storm Erika (as of 10:00 am on September 4th, 2015)

CSSN has Received this from the US Embassy in Barbados regarding conditions in Dominica as a result of Erica. (September 1, 2015)

U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens
September 1, 2015

The U.S. Embassy for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean is closely monitoring the emergency situation in Dominica and wishes to inform U.S. citizens in Dominica of the following update from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA):

A hotline has been established with the Office of Disaster Management (ODM) and the Dominica Red Cross to offer assistance to persons seeking information on family members. The number is 1-(767)-448-8280.

An update on road conditions:

  • Roseau southwards to Soufriere is accessible
  • Roseau to Loubiere to Bellevue is accessible
  • Roseau, northwards along the west coast to Batalie is accessible
  • Four wheeled drive vehicles can access Portsmouth via that route
  • There are bypasses at Layou, Macoucherie and Batalie. However, the Batalie bypass is inaccessible.
  • There are diversions at Coulibistrie
  • From Roseau to Pond Case to Castle Bruce, Kalinago Territory onto Marigot is accessible
  • Northwards, from Portsmouth to Marigot is accessible and Portsmouth to Capuchin is accessible.
  • Portsmouth to Vielle Case and Penville are also accessible.

An update on ports of entry and exit:

  • Douglas-Charles Airport (Melville Hall) remains closed to commercial flights
  • Canefield airport is operational for helicopter and small aircraft use
  • All sea ports remain functional and open.

The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the following information:

  • U.S. citizens wishing to leave Dominica and take flights from neighboring islands should contact Whitchurch in Roseau (767-255-1127) regarding ferry service to Martinique, Guadeloupe and St. Lucia.
  • The U.S. Embassy stands ready to facilitate communication between U.S. citizens in Dominica and family and friends in the U.S. Please email us at BridgetownACS@state.gov or call 246-227-4000.
  • Please continue to monitor local news outlets for information, including DBS Radio on 88.1 (Roseau), 104.1 (Portsmouth), 103.5 (Marigot and Grand Bay), and 103.1 (Petite Soufriere)
  • The emergency number in Dominica is 999.

Please share this message with other U.S. citizens who might not have received it.

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, can be reached during regular business hours (M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) by telephone at (246) 227-4000; by fax at (246) 431-0179; and by e-mail atBridgetownACS@state.gov. After hours in case of an emergency, a duty officer can be reached by calling the Embassy switchboard at (246) 227-4000 and dialing ext. 2210 to speak to the Marine security guard on duty.