Location: Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico

Event: Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico begins June 1 and ends on November 30, 2018, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October.  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in hurricane-prone regions begin preparations for the upcoming seasons now.

Actions to Take:

• Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center for the 2018 Hurricane forecast.
• Visit the Department of State’s Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones page.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy San Salvador, El Salvador Telephone: 503-2501-2999 (24 hour phone line)

ACSSanSal@state.gov

https://sv.usembassy.gov/

• State Department – – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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By U.S. Embassy San Salvador | 5 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Notification