The National Emergency Commission holds a Green Alert weather warning for almost all of the country, including the provinces of San José, Puntarenas, Guanacaste, Alajuela, Heredia, and Cartago.


This first warning level directs emergency committees to keep informed of how the natural event is developing. It indicates an elevated probability that an emergency will develop nearby.


There is no alert in place for the Caribbean Coast (Limón Province).


As of Tuesday, no yellow, orange or red weather warnings have been issued.

• In the case of downpours, stay away from rivers, lakes and other bodies of water.
  
  
• People living in mountain areas should take preventive measures against landslides or material falling from the hills.

• Those under alert should have an emergency evacuation plan in their community, work and home.
  

• Drivers must increase precautions for heavy rain and fog.

• Take precautionary measures in case of thunderstorms, such as taking refuge in a safe place and avoiding direct use of electronic equipment, electrical appliances or electrical cords.

• Stay alert about vulnerable areas to flooding due to sewer saturation or an increase in river flow.

• In case of strong gusts of wind, be on alert for possible falling trees or electrical wires.

• In the event of a landslide, do not walk on the debris, stay away from affected areas and do not return home until authorities verify that it is a safe place.
  

• Stay informed about the alerts issued by authorities.

• Call 911 to report any possible flooding, fallen trees or landslides.