Alert Archives | U.S. Embassy in Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS

U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Tropical Storm Dorian August 26, 2019

The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean alerts U.S. citizens that a Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for the islands of Barbados, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Additional islands under a Tropical Storm Watch are Dominica, Martinique, Grenada and its dependencies, and Saba and St. Eustatius. According to the National Hurricane Center , Dorian …

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News

Notice: Embassy Closure due to Tropical Storm

The Government of Barbados has directed businesses to shut down at 10:00am August 26 in advance of the arrival of Tropical Storm Dorian. The U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados will be closed as a result and will only reopen once the all clear is given by the Barbados government. Please monitor the Barbados government’s messages regarding …

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 26 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert

Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados

Location: Eastern Caribbean – Tropical Storm Alert Event: As of September 26, Tropical Storm Kirk is on a westward path towards the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Kirk will reach the Lesser Antilles at tropical strom strength on the night of September 26 and into the early morning hours of September 27. Expect …

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 27 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Hurricane

Weather Alert – U. S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados

Location: Eastern Caribbean – Tropical Storm Alert Event: As of September 11, Tropical Storm Isaac is on a westward path towards the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Isaac will reach the Lesser Antilles at near-hurricane strength on the night of September 12 and into the early morning hours of September 13. It should …

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 11 September, 2018 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Hurricane

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Bridgetown

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Bridgetown July 6, 2018 Location: Eastern Caribbean – hurricane alert Event: The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued alerts for a hurricane system that is currently located in the Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center reports Beryl is now expected to be a hurricane when it moves through the Lesser Antilles Sunday night or Monday, …

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 6 July, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Notification

Ongoing Political Meetings/Rallies in Barbados May Cause Traffic Congestion – U. S. Embassy Bridgetown

Location: Barbados (see below for exact areas) Event: The U.S. Embassy advises all U.S. citizens of the below political party meetings scheduled for tonight, May 14, 2018 at the times indicated. There may be additional vehicular and pedestrian congestion in and around these areas during this time. The US Embassy does not anticipate any non-traffic …

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 14 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert, News

Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Bridgetown (January 25, 2018)

Recent tests at several U.S. Embassy residences revealed bacteria at elevated levels in the tap water. As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Embassy recommended to its staff to boil their drinking water or use bottled water. The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates accordingly.

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Health, Health Alert

Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Bridgetown (January 10, 2018)

There is an overflow of raw sewage due to mechanical failure on the island’s south coast that is affecting the water quality at certain beaches between the Hastings and St. Lawrence gap areas.

By U.S. Embassy Bridgetown | 10 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, News | Tags: Health, Health Alert

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