GREEN ALERT for much of the DR

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The directors of the Emergency Operations Center (COE) and the National Meteorological Office (Onamet) have issued a Green Alert for 21 of the country's 32 provinces. This means that there is a good chance of heavy rains and resulting flooding and landslides. Green Alerts warn citizens to take precautions. In this case, a tropical wave is crossing the country and heavy rains are expected over the next day or so. Civil Defense and local COE committees are aware of the situation and are advising people living near rivers and creeks to be aware.

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