| The U.S. Embassy in Mexico
advises U.S. citizens that Government of Mexico has extended
the hurricane warning for the Gulf coast of Mexico from south
of Campeche westward to La Cruz. A tropical storm warning
remains in effect along the Gulf coast of Mexico from north
of La Cruz to Bahia Algodones. Flooding and strong winds can
be expected as the storm surge of the hurricane makes landfall
on the Gulf coast of Mexico on the afternoon of August 22.
According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is
expected to produce heavy rain in southern and central Mexico.
These rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and
mudslides.
As the storm progresses inland, areas far from the coastline
in southern and central Mexico may experience destructive
winds and flooding. Stay inside until local authorities say
it is safe. Areas affected by the storm may experience widespread
damage to infrastructure power outages and shortages of food,
water and medical facilities. Power lines, trees and other
fallen debris may block roads. U.S. citizens are advised to
stay away from downed power lines to avoid the risk of electric
shock or electrocution to avoid flood waters. The water may
be contaminated or electrically charged. Should you find yourself
in the path of rising water, seek higher ground immediately.
The U.S. Embassy has no reports of any injured U.S. citizens
at this time.
The Merida, Cancun, Cozumel, Villahermosa, Veracruz and Minatitlan
airports are open, but travelers should contact the airlines
directly to confirm if flights are operating before coming
to the airport. Airports in the path of the storm may experience
flight delays.
The Embassy cannot make reservations on behalf of U.S. citizens.
Passengers should contact the airlines directly via the following
numbers:
- American Airlines: www.aa.com;
from U.S. 1-800-433-7300; from Mexico 01-800-904-6000
- Continental Airlines; www.continental.com;
from U.S. 1-800-523-3273; from Mexico 01-800-900-5000
- United Airlines: www.united.com;
from U.S. 1-800-864-8331; from Mexico 01-800-003-0777
- Delta Airlines: www.delta.com;
from U.S. 1-800-221-1212; from Mexico 01-800-123-4710
- U.S. Airways /America West: www.usairways.com;
from U.S. 1-800-428-4322
- Mexicana: www.mexicana.com;
from U.S. 1-800-531-79-21; from Mexico 01-800-801-20-10
- AeroMexico: www.aeromexico.com;
from U.S. 1-800-237-6639; from Mexico 01-800-021-4010
U.S. citizens also should carry their travel documents at
all times (i.e. U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, picture
ID’s, etc.) or secure them in a safe, waterproof location.
We also suggest that American citizens contact friends and
family in the United States with updates about their whereabouts.
For the most-up-to-date information on Hurricane Dean, please
visit The National Hurricane Center’s website at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov.
Further information on hurricanes and hurricane preparedness
is available on the State Department’s website. Check the
following links below:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/hurricane_season/hurricane_season_2915.html
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1207.html
The U.S. Consulate in Monterrey services the states of Durango,
Zacatecas, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi and the southern part
of Coahuila. The Consulate can be reached by telephone at
81-8345-2120 and by fax at 81-8343-7283.
The U.S. Consulate in Matamoros serves the state of Tamaulipas
except for Tampico. The Consulate can be reached by telephone
at 868-812-4402, 4403 or 4408 and by fax at 868-812-2171.
The U.S. Consulate in Merida, Yucatan services the states
of Quintana Roo, Yucatan, and Campeche. The Consulate is open
for business. The ability of the Consulate to provide assistance
after the hurricane may be limited by communications disruptions
and by conditions on the ground.
The Consulate can be reached during its regular business
hours (M-F, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) by telephone at 999-942-5700;
by fax at 999-942-5777; and by email at mercons@prodigy.net.mx.
After hours, a duty officer can be reached by calling the
Consulate’s main number.
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City will maintain its business
hours (M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). You can reach the Embassy
by telephone at (01-55)5080-2000; by fax at (01-55) 5525-5040;
and by email at ccs@usembassy.net.mx.
Contact information for the Consular Agencies in the Yucatan
Peninsula:
Cancun: (tel) 998-883-0272 / (fax) 998-883-1373
Cozumel: (tel) 987-872-4574 / (fax) 987-872-6662
Playa del Carmen: (tel) 984-873-0303 / (fax) 984-873-0481
[See also the directory of Consulates and Consular Agencies
on this website]
U.S. Embassy Mexico City
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