TRAVEL reports: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada have issued the following updates on the travel.gc.ca website to the following countries:
Bahamas – Exercise normal security precautions
Update – Regional warning ? Avoid non-essential travel to central Bahamas
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to central Bahamas.
Dominican Republic – Avoid non-essential travel
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to the Dominican Republic due to Tropical Storm Irene.
United States – Exercise normal security precautions
Update – Regional warning ? Avoid non-essential travel to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Puerto Rico including Vieques and Culebra, and to the Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Irene.
As changes to the forecast and local conditions are continuous, Canadians should visit the U.S. National Hurricane Center for the latest updates.
Canadians residing in or travelling to the affected areas should monitor local news and weather reports, follow the advice of local authorities, and contact their travel agent or tour operator to determine whether the situation will disrupt travel arrangements.
Go to voyage.gc.ca for more information on these advisories or call 1-800-267-6788 in Canada and United States.