Natural Hazards Monitoring - 19 September 2022

Official 

Hurricane

Dominican Republic

On 18 September, the Civil Defense of the Dominican Republic, provided information about Hurricane Fiona's passage in the country. According to the report, in Hato Mayor province there are 26 people sheltered. The Center for Emergency Operations (COE), reported that 18 provinces are on red alert and 14 on yellow alert. According to a media report, 11,554 people in the National District do not have electricity service. Across several provinces, 789 people had to evacuate their homes and 54 houses were damaged. The reports are available at: Defensa Civil RDDiario Libre, and COE

 

Severe Wheatear 

Costa Rica

On 18 September, the National Commission for Risk Prevention and Emergency Response, provided information about the landslide in Cambronero and Piedades de Santa Ana, Costa Rica. According to the report, 215 people are held in 9 temporary shelters. So far, 170 homes in Aserrí and 353 homes in Desamparados have reported damage. On 19 September, 9 deaths were reported and dozens of people were affected on the Cambronero route. The report is available at: CNE Costa Rica

 

Unofficial

Hurricane

Puerto Rico

On 19 September, a media report, provided information about Hurricane Fiona's passage in Puerto Rico on 18 September 2022. According to the report, the island's hospitals are operating with generators and only 30% of families on the island have drinking water after rivers have risen and heavy rains impacted the system. More than 1,000 people have been rescued by authorities, and 1 storm-related death has been reported. According to the Puerto Rico Emergency Portal System and a media report, the company responsible for the electricity on the island is working to fully restore the power grid, which was affected by the hurricane. Only 100,000 people have power. According to the electricity company, energy will be restored gradually, starting with the health facilities. The reports are available at: Puerto Rico Emergency Portal SystemABC News, and Maduradas