Kuwait Cultural Office - Washington DC

Dear Student,

In light with latest weather condition around your area, Tropical Storm Barry is developing and we are sending this email as precaution message to advise you with the following preparation:

• Keep listening to the weather advisories that will warn you of the approaching storm.
• If a storm is approaching your area, please keep checking www.kuwaitculture.com for information and guidance.
• If you are in the path of the storm, you must stock up on necessities ahead of time, including drinking water, canned food, flashlight, battery radio. Also fill your sinks with water in case the water supply is interrupted.
• It is very important that you follow all the instructions issued by the local authorities particularly as it relates to evacuation in case your area will suffer a direct hit from the hurricane.
• You must also keep in touch with your Embassy adviser to provide current information on your whereabouts.

In case of emergency, please contact the main Embassy emergency line:

          202.262.0758 (24 Hour Hotline)​

Or The general Consulate of the State of Kuwait – Los Angeles:

          Telephone: (310) 556-0300, (310) 288-4309, (310) 288-4319

          For After-Hour Emergencies Please Call (310) 279-3644

Or the New York Mission:

          Telephone: (212) 973-4300 

          E-mail: kuwait@kuwaitmissionun.org

 For more up-to-date information please check the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service.

Out office we keep in contact with you for any update.