Mexico & United States: Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 hurricane is expected to impact the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula with dangerous hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surges, and heavy rainfall in the coming days.

The National Water Commission of Mexico (CONAGUA) and the Mexican Civil Defence agency are issuing advice on their X accounts @conagua_mx and @CNPC_MX.

You can also track the information in English on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website: HURRICANE MILTON (noaa.gov).

Hurricane Milton is then expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday 9 October as a Category 4 hurricane or stronger.  The National Hurricane Centre (NHC) is issuing advice on their website: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ and additional information is available on the State of Florida’s website: 
https://www.stateofflorida.com/articles/hurricane-preparedness-guide

We also advise New Zealanders in the affected areas to follow the advice of local authorities at all times (including any evacuation orders) and seek suitable shelter. Visitors and tourists staying in travel accommodation should follow the guidance of hotel/resort management. It is considered sensible practice not to venture outdoors during a hurricane and remain well away from the sea and rivers. We recommend you stay informed of developments by monitoring local news and weather reports.

Please also ensure you keep your family and friends in New Zealand informed of your safety and well-being, including after the hurricane has passed.

New Zealanders in Mexico or the United States requiring emergency assistance should contact the local emergency services by calling 911.

If you require consular assistance, please contact:

New Zealand Embassy in Mexico City on: +52 55 5283 9460 or nzmexico@mfat.govt.nz

New Zealand Embassy in Washington DC on: +1 202 438 4800 or WSHinfo@mfat.govt.nz

For consular emergencies only after-hours on +64 99 20 20 20.

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Posted:8 Oct 2024, 11:50