Summary - The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is currently advising against all travel to the British Virgin Islands; Hurricane Maria is expected to make landfall on the BVI on Tuesday 19 or Wednesday 20 September; following the extensive damage caused by hurricane Irma, there is a high risk of further severe damage; coastal flooding is also highly likely; if you are in the BVI, you should identify shelter immediately and be ready to take cover when the hurricane approaches; if you are currently outside BVI, you should not return to the territory at this time; the local authorities have introduced a curfew from 6pm on Monday 18 September until the all clear is given following Hurricane Maria; you should continue to follow the advice of the local authorities; the hotline for British people affected or concerned about others is +44(0)20 7008 0000; you should use whatever means you can to confirm to family that you are safe.
Continue reading...
Continue reading...