Location: Madagascar
Event: Cyclone Emnati may become classified as an intense tropical cyclone and the equivalent of a major Category 4 hurricane before making landfall on the eastern coastline around the region of Manajary tomorrow Tuesday, February 22, and then move across the island in a southwesterly direction and into the Channel of Mozambique. Emnati is expected to impact Madagascar tomorrow and Wednesday with heavy rain and strong winds, which may cause flooding and landslides, as well as power and water outages. Windy.com is a good resource for the storm’s progress.
U.S. government personnel are advised to take the following precautions: reconsider travel and stay home; stock sufficient supplies of emergency drinking water, food, and fuel; fill bathtubs with water; keep flashlights, cell phones, and other electronic devices fully charged; secure windows and loose items on the exterior of homes and yards, including patio furniture and other items susceptible to high winds.
The Embassy remains on maximum telework and onsite-dependent functions due to the COVID-19 conditions in country.
Actions to Take:
Monitor local media for updates.
- Notify family and friends of your safety.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Seek secure shelter.
- Anticipate and prepare for possible disruptions to electricity and water supply.
Assistance:
- Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar
(+261) 20 23 480 00
(+261) 20 23 480 00 (after hours)
Lot 207 A – Andranoro – Antehiroka
105 Antananarivo – Madagascar
antanACS@state.gov
State Department—Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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