Filipinos in the Caribbean along the path of Hurricane Melissa are advised to undertake all necessary preparations and heed the warnings of local officials as it strengthens into a Category 5 hurricane.
Hurricane Melissa is forecast to make landfall in Jamaica tonight or early Tuesday. Hurricane conditions are also expected in Cuba, Haiti, The Bahamas, and Turks and Caicos Islands. According to the National Hurricane Center, catastrophic flash flooding and numerous landslides are likely.
The safety of Filipino nationals is the Embassy’s priority. Please stay informed by monitoring updates from local news and government agencies, and ensure that important documents such as passports and IDs are secured. We are actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with the Philippine Honorary Consulate in Jamaica and Filipino community leaders in the region.
For consular assistance, please contact the Embassy at +1 202-368-2767 or +1 202-769-8049.