Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit gave public officers permission to leave for home as rain associated with Tropical storm Dorian battered the island.
Mr. Skerrit also urged private businesses to do likewise.
According to the Prime Minister Skerrit, there were no major threats, but the safety of citizens is paramount.
The Dominica Meteorological Service has since announced that Tropical Storm Watch is no longer in effect for Dominica, but a flood watch had been announced.
