NewsWhore
08-17-2007, 02:30 PM
The local Center for Emergency Operations (COE) is on alert in case Hurricane Dean decides to change course at last minute, as reported in Hoy. The US National Hurricane Center has issued a storm watch for the island, and Dean is expected to cross us on Saturday morning on its way to Jamaica and Mexico. Colonel Juan Mendez of the COE said that the storm does not currently pose a threat to the DR. He said that as part of Hurricane Season preparations, 1,977 hurricane shelters have been selected. He said that the country is more vulnerable to the effects of rains than strong winds. He called on all citizens to double check their preparedness plans. Dominican Weather Department (ONAMET) director, Gloria Ceballos said that they expect Dean to become a Category 3 hurricane when it passes by the DR. She said that the hurricane should pass the city of Santo Domingo at 8am on Saturday.
For updates on the hurricane, see http://www.dr1.com/forums/weather-beyond/... (http://www.dr1.com/forums/weather-beyond/65445-hurricane-dean.html)
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For updates on the hurricane, see http://www.dr1.com/forums/weather-beyond/... (http://www.dr1.com/forums/weather-beyond/65445-hurricane-dean.html)
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#17)