This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Nicaragua that the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and INETER (Instituto Nicaraguense de Estudios Territoriales) have issued alerts for Tropical Storm Ida, which is currently located off the coast of Nicaragua east of Bluefields and is accompanied by strong winds.
Issued November 04, 2009 UTC
U.S. Embassy Managua issued the following Warden Message on November 4:
This warden message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Nicaragua that the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and INETER (Instituto Nicaraguense de Estudios Territoriales) have issued alerts for Tropical Storm Ida, which is currently located off the coast of Nicaragua east of Bluefields and is accompanied by strong winds. The storm is expected to make landfall overnight between Bluefields and Bilwi (Puerto Cabezas) on the Atlantic Coast.
According to INETER, Tropical Storm Ida is expected to produce rain and moderate thunderstorms over the east coast of Nicaragua which will gradually extend toward the North and Central Regions in the next 12-24 hours. INETER has recommended that people in the Atlantic Regions and Los Cayos Miskitos take necessary precautions in case of strong winds and flooding.
The U.S. Embassy will continue to monitor Tropical Storm Ida’s track, and will issue updated messages. U.S. citizens are urged to identify secure locations to shelter, monitor media reports, and follow all official instructions. U.S. citizens should carry their travel documents at all times (i.e. U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, picture ID’s, etc.) or secure them in safe, waterproof locations. We also suggest that American citizens contact friends and family in the United States with updates about their whereabouts.
For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section, located at Km 5 ½ C. Sur Managua, Nicaragua. The U.S. Embassy in Managua can be reached 24/7 at 011-505-2-252-7100. For emergencies (deaths, arrests, etc.) after hours, U.S. citizens can call this phone number and ask for the Embassy Duty Officer. The ACS unit is also available by email at ACS.Managua@state.gov.
General information regarding consular services is available by calling 011-505-2-252-7888. Non-emergency services for U.S. citizens are available Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 3:00 PM, except on Nicaraguan and U.S. holidays.
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