# Puerto Plata government building demolitions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/puerto-plata-government-building-demolitions > Updated: 2026-10-20T15:07:35.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. Authorities in Puerto Plata have ordered the demolition of several public buildings following an evaluation by the National Office for Seismic Evaluation and Infrastructure Vulnerability (Onesvie). The assessment determined that structures housing the Provincial Government and the Northern Regional Directorate of the National Police pose a significant collapse risk, especially during a major earthquake. The demolition order also includes the historic San Felipe de Puerto Plata Fire Department headquarters, a 1930 structure showing cracks in its walls and beams. Both the Provincial Government and the National Police have relocated to provisional sites. Governor Claritza Rochett Peralta de Senior noted that the demolition site on Luis Ginebra Avenue will eventually host a new building dedicated to the National Police, with the Provincial Development Commission overseeing the construction of new facilities for both the police and the fire department. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-20: Honduran authorities investigate police officers for alleged drug trafficking Honduran prosecutors are investigating three DAET police agents for alleged drug trafficking and illegal ammunition possession following a raid in San Pedro Sula. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/monte-plata-authorities-seize-weapons-ammunition-and-suspected-drugs ### 2026-10-13: Puerto Plata authorities order demolition of government buildings Authorities in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, will demolish the Provincial Government, Police, and Fire Department buildings due to critical structural risks identified by seismic experts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puerto-plata-authorities-order-demolition-of-government-buildings --- Cite as: Puerto Plata government building demolitions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/puerto-plata-government-building-demolitions