UAE issues fresh weather alert to citizens in US

Thursday, 5 September 2019 15:46

The UAE Consulate General in New York has issued another weather warning to Emiratis in the US as Hurricane Dorian gains further strength.

The latest advisory is for UAE citizens living in the states of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.

In a statement on Twitter, officials urged them to follow the instructions of local emergency services and to keep track of news updates.

They are also advised to contact the consulate in case of an emergency.

(1) Attn #UAE citizens currently in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina: Please continue to monitor #HurricaneDorian closely by watching your local news and following instructions of local emergency services.
— UAE Consulate in NYC (@UAEinNYC) September 5, 2019

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