It seems that not much longer since we breathed a sigh of relief that Hurricane Irma had passed and diverted itself from our shoreline that Hurricane Maria is now close on its heels. Quickly approaching and forecasted to be a much closer impact, we bring you the following news and updates about the storm:
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Casa de Campo resort extends special hurricane guarantee to guests
After precautions were taken during Hurricane Irma, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas has returned to normal operations. The resort announced on Saturday that all resort amenities and activities have resumed as normal and guests at the resort can enjoy the full Casa de Campo experience. “We are incredibly grateful and feel very blessed that Hurricane […]
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Hurricane Irma Update and What you Need to Know
Many residents in Casa de Campo have already heeded our advice on Sunday to be prepared for Hurricane Irma and stock up on essentials before it’s too late. Click here to read our Hurricane Tips and click here for a Basic Disaster Supplies Kit. Hurricane Irma is now a Category 5 storm and a Hurricane […]
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Prepare for Hurricane Irma this week!
Hurricane Irma will begin in the Leeward Islands and over the next few days make its way to the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Currently a category 3 hurricane, reports indicate it may increase to a category 4 by tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds have reached 115mph, but could be as much as 140mph by […]
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Hurricane Season 2017 has officially started!
Last week on June 1st, the start of the 2017 “Hurricane Season” began. Some of you might question how is that possible since it’s been so incredibly hot lately?! Well, coming into hurricane season doesn’t mean constant rain — it just means that when it does rain it’ll be stronger and more consistent than other times of the year. We plan on […]
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Hurricane Matthew: Category 3 storm headed through Florida
As of 2 a.m. this morning, Hurricane Matthew has downgraded to a Category 3 storm with top winds sustained at 120 mph. As one of the most dangerous hurricanes to hit Florida since 2004, President Obama declared a state of emergency, while Florida Governor Rick Scott advised everyone to evacuate. So far everyone living on the coast of Florida, Georgia […]
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Hurricane Matthew is now Far Away: All You Need to Know at this point
Hurricane Matthew is one of the most dangerous hurricanes that we have come across for the last couple of years. There have been numerous reported deaths, and thousands have been evacuated. As predicted, the large mountainous islands caused Matthew to weaken on Tuesday night going down to a Category 3 hurricane, but it is gaining strength.
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Hurricane Matthew: What Has Happened and What To Expect
According to the World Meteorological Organization, the 2016 hurricane season in the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean runs from June 1st through November 30th. Hurricane Matthew is the 13th hurricane to have formed this season, and since its announcement last week has had everyone on the edge of their seats charting its course. Just recently we’ve been able to […]
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Review these steps to prepare your home for Hurricane Season
I hope that, like me, you’re enjoying the good ol’ Caribbean weather we’re lucky to have here year long and that you have been able to find a way to cope with the heat this summer! Nonetheless, we’re currently in hurricane season now through November, and we’re likely to get a storm alert when we least expect it, so […]
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This Week in the Dominican Republic: Category 3 Hurricane Danny
We just found out that Hurricane Danny escalated really quickly into a Category 3 hurricane and is expected to reach the Dominican Republic by Tuesday. And although predictions have Danny decreasing its intensity and maybe even disappearing on its approach to the country, it’s certainly something to be aware of… and prepare for! Dominican government […]
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Hurricane Season 2015 expected to be “less active”
On the brink of the start of Atlantic Hurricane Season 2015, we thought you may be interested to know that predictions indicate fewer hurricanes and storms than average.