⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)Heat Advisory: Heat Advisory issued September 12 at 3:52AM AST until September 12 at 5:00PM AST by NWS San Juan PR* WHAT...This level of heat affects most individuals sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * WHERE...Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. 🛡 Action: Stay in air conditioning. Drink water frequently. Never leave children/pets in vehicles. 🌋 Recent Earthquakes🟡 M3.6 119 km NE of Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicSep 12 11:48 • 169 km 🟡 M2.6 1 km SSE of Indios, Puerto Rico Sep 12 09:52 • 30 km 🟡 M3.5 86 km ENE of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Sep 12 08:58 • 132 km Weather Now32°F / 0°C - HazeWind: 5 to 10 mph ENE Air Quality: 68 (Moderate) ForecastTonight: 73°F - HazeSunday: 86°F - Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms Sunday Night: 73°F - Clear Source: NWS |
Rural Emergency TipsKnow your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPSWeak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground. Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum) ResourcesRoads: PR 511Emergency: PR AEMEAD Health: PR Salud Power: poweroutage.us Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211 FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) Weather: NWS Radar |
🎒 Emergency Kit
- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov