North and Central America and Caribbean

• Travel Summary
• Safety and security
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• Health
• Natural disasters
• General
 

Natural disasters

You are advised to exercise caution when travelling by road during rainy conditions as the main highways tend to be slippery.  In the south of the country, particularly in the districts of Stann Creek and Toledo, several temporary bridges and causeways are in low lying areas which tend to flood during severe weather conditions.

Hurricanes

The hurricane/tropical cyclone season in Belize normally runs from June to November. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organisation and the National Hurricane Centre. For more general information see tropical cyclones.

Earthquakes

Tremors from quakes in neighbouring countries are a rare occurrence in Belize.

• An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale took place on 28 May off the coast of Honduras near to the Bay Islands. Tremors from the quake were felt in Belize, particularly in the south, where some damageto roads and buildings has been reported.
• In the event of an earthquake, you should drop to the ground and take cover under sturdy furniture, in a doorway or next to an inside wall, away from windows or objects which may fall.  Cover your head with a pillow or your arms and wait for the earthquake to stop before moving to a safe area outside.
• Further advice may be found on the Red Cross website.