Over 30,000 residents were asked to evacuate northwest Dominican Republic after the Caribbean nation endured torrential rains in early April. Since the first storms, rains continued into May, creating dangerous conditions in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. At least 19 people have died from the severe weather, and thousands more have been displaced. The ongoing rain has caused extreme flooding, and widespread damage to local infrastructure, including residential properties, roadways, and bridges. In response to the ongoing weather event, Direct Relief is preparing a shipment of critical medicines, medical supplies, cold chain equipment, nutrition assistance, and personal care items to help displaced residents in the Dominican Republic. Medical aid is prepared for the Dominican Republic.…