Location:  Madeira and Porto Santo islands, Portugal

Event:  Hurricane Leslie is expected to impact Madeira and Porto Santo islands between 06:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13^th until 18:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 14^th.  Portuguese authorities are warning people to expect high winds, dangerous storm tides, heavy rainfall, and possible flooding.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid the area
• Seek secure shelter.
• Monitor local media for updates
• Make contingency plans to leave
• Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
• Notify friends and family of your safety

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy in Portugal + (351) 21-770-2122
• + (351) 21-727-3300 (after hours)
• American Citizen Services:  conslisbon@state.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Portugal Country Information
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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By U.S. Mission Portugal | 12 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services