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Care networks will not work on Thursday and Friday

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The Government announced that daycare networks will not work during the holiday issued by president Luis Guillermo Solís for Thursday and Friday, as Hurricane Otto is present on the national territory. According to the president, the holiday does not include emergency and national health response bodies. In addition, in a press conference, the Costa Rican […]

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President: “No cars should circulate after noon in areas with red alert”

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

On Thursday and Friday traffic restrictions will apply normally. This was confirmed by the authorities in a press conference. However, president Solís was emphatic that drivers should not circulate red-alert in areas. There should be no traffic in these areas. Cars can suffer the blow of high winds, mechanical problems or get caught in landslides. […]

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“Yo me uno” will help victims of Otto

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

An initiative seeks to work with Club de los Leones and reach people affected by Tropical Storm Otto, which would impact more strongly from Thursday in the country. The Association launched a campaign to collect funds to help the affected communities and seek cooperation. The collection will be done through the platform yomeuno.com and funds […]

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BCR closed offices in areas affected by Storm Otto

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Banco de Costa Rica (BCR) reported the decision to close its offices on Wednesday November 23rd and tentatively on Thursday and Friday in the following locations: Turrialba, Pococí, Sarapiqui, Bataan , Cahuita, Cariari de Guápiles, Guácimo, Guápiles Urbana, Limón Centro, Pocora, Puerto Viejo of Talamanca, Siquirres, Venice of Carrandi, Municipality of Limón, Municipality of Pococí, […]

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What about school, buses and hospitals’ appointments?

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

The entire country is on alert for the imminent arrival of Hurricane Otto, which will make landfall on national territory around noon today. The Ministry of Public Education (MEP) suspended lessons in ALL public schools and colleges, regardless of whether they are located in areas affected by Hurricane Otto or not. Universidad Latina announced through […]

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The train will continue to operate despite Hurricane Otto

November 24, 2016 by Staff News Writer

INCOFER announced that, so far, the train will keep offering all its services during normal hours, but that they are alert to any eventuality. We will have supervision on the railroad in places where the hurricane could affect the rail tracks,  such as Cartago. If that happens the service will be suspended,” informed Maria Fernanda […]

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