The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Defense (MIDE) has declared a state of maximum alert for the nation’s Armed Forces in response to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Melissa. Specialized military units have been strategically positioned to execute search and rescue operations, evacuations, and humanitarian missions across the country. In close collaboration with the Emergency Operations Center (COE), rapid response teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Specialized Corps for Security and Disaster Mitigation (CESMED) have been activated to safeguard lives and assist communities grappling with torrential rains and powerful winds. All military personnel remain on standby, prepared to deploy swiftly to areas most vulnerable to the storm’s impact. The Dominican Air Force has also mobilized its air fleet, which includes AgustaWestland AW169, Bell UH-1H II, OH-58 Kiowa helicopters, and CASA C-212 aircraft. These assets are equipped to conduct rescue missions, medical evacuations, and humanitarian transport, even under challenging weather conditions.