Haiti’s northern territories are on high alert as meteorological authorities warn of an approaching cold front currently positioned over Cuba. The National Disaster Risk Management System (SNGRD), in coordination with the General Directorate of Civil Protection, has activated a yellow alert level for the North, North-East, and North-West departments, anticipating severe weather conditions expected to develop late this afternoon and throughout the evening.
The weather system poses significant threats including torrential rainfall, intense thunderstorms, potential flooding, dangerous landslides, and hazardous coastal waves. Emergency management officials have issued comprehensive safety guidelines for residents, particularly those inhabiting vulnerable zones.
Authorities emphasize the critical importance of monitoring official weather bulletins through reliable media channels and avoiding rumor dissemination. The population is advised to maintain constant access to information via radio, television, official internet sources, and community loudspeaker systems.
Preparedness measures include securing personal belongings and vital documents in waterproof containers, establishing emergency supplies sufficient for several days including non-perishable food, treated drinking water, batteries, radios, flashlights, and essential medications. Residents are strongly discouraged from undertaking unnecessary travel to mountainous regions or areas proximate to rivers during this period of heightened meteorological risk.