WEATHER ALERT US EMBASSY JAKARTA, INDONESIA, JANUARY 6, 2020

Photo: Weather alert, source: US Embassy

Stramed, Weather forecasts indicate the greater Jakarta region will experience unusually heavy rainfall through January 12, 2020.  Anticipate thunderstorms and strong winds with possible flooding, landslides, power outages and difficult travel conditions throughout the area.

Actions to Take:

Prepare an emergency response plan.  Use the tools available at https://www.ready.gov/ to create a plan for your family, work and school

Stay current with media coverage of local events, be aware of your surroundings, and practice personal awareness at all times

Review information from local Indonesian weather authorities at https://www.bmkg.go.id/

Visit Peta Bencana for near real-time updates of flooded areas.

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates

Follow the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya on Twitter and Facebook and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta on Twitter and Facebook

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia

+62-21-5083-1000

https://id.usembassy.gov/

JakartaACS@state.gov

U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia

+62-31-297-5300 or +62-21-5083-1000 after hours

https://id.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/surabaya/

SurabayaACS@state.gov

U.S. Consular Agency in Bali, Indonesia

+62-361-233-605 or +62-21-5083-1000 after hours

CABali@state.gov

For regular updates, follow the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya on Twitter and Facebook and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta at Twitter and Facebook.

Source: US Embassy