What kind of threat do hurricanes pose in the DR?
The Dominican Republic enjoys year-round spring like temperatures. Due to the nation’s size, proximity to the paths of trade winds blowing across the Atlantic, and height of its mountain ranges, its weather can be quirky and depends more on regional rather than seasonal factors. The threat of hurricanes is definitely of interest to visitors and those who care for them. Hurricane season in the DR officially runs between June 1 and November 30. Hurricanes do not pose a significant threat to program participants, regardless of the time of year, as modern technology allows us to predict their paths days in advance with great accuracy. 4T staff monitors all weather conditions during our programs and has evacuation protocols in place as part of our risk management plan. The unfortunate deaths reported on international news from hurricanes are generally not due to unexpected ferocity or path of travel. They are a sad reality of a country with 25% of its residents living below the poverty leve
