Based on information from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and local media, U.S. Embassy Muscat advises U.S. citizens that Tropical Cyclone Chapala is heading towards Oman. Landfall in Oman is expected on or about Saturday, October 31 in the southern Dhofar and al Wusta governorates. We advise U.S. citizens residing in or traveling through Oman to be vigilant, monitor local news reports for updated weather forecasts, ensure they have sufficient food and water for the storm period, take precautions to protect their homes and property, and avoid any unnecessary travel outside of their homes or hotels. We also recommend that individuals avoid beaches, coastal areas, lowlands, wadis, and streams. Wadis can be particularly dangerous during storms when flash flooding occurs. If possible, do not drive around affected areas.
Emergency Contact Information:
The 24-hour emergency phone number for the Royal Oman Police is 9999.
The U.S. Embassy is closed on Friday and Saturday (regular weekend), but Embassy staff will be available to provide emergency services, if necessary. Please call the Embassy’s after-hours emergency phone number, (968) 2464-3400 if you require emergency assistance.
For further information:
See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information for Oman.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program(STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- U.S. Embassy Muscat is located on Jameat A’Duwal Al Arabiya Street in the diplomatic area of Shatti al Qurum in the capital city of Muscat. The Embassy is closed on Omani and U.S. holidays. For emergencies involving American citizens, please call 968-2464-3400. A duty officer is available 24 hours a day. If you wish to contact the Consular Section, you may send an e-mail to ConsularMuscat@state.gov or a fax to 968-2464-3535.
- Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
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