The storm is set to shower the island as it sweeps through the Caribbean with intense conditions.
The Dominican Republic is braced for wind speeds of over 100mph, but Hurricane Maria is not forecast to make landfall.
And as the storm batters through, the Dominican Republic has demanded all countries assume their responsibilities in global warming and take measures to fight it.
Dominican Foreign Minister Miguel Vargas told the UN General Assembly that “climate change has multiplied the lethal capacity” of hurricanes, which this year have wreaked havoc in the Caribbean and southern US.
He said: “We must recognise the dangers of climate change, much more dramatic in our Caribbean geography.
“The vulnerability of the Caribbean and our Dominican Republic poses a risk that we cannot face alone.”
Mr Vargas added that reconstruction after devastating hurricanes such as Irma, José and María requires the solidarity of all, “but especially the more developed countries”.
He asked the UN to “look for ways to support countries that cannot face the reconstruction of their respective countries alone because of the damage caused by these natural disasters”.
He said: “Let us take the necessary steps to make this aid available and to reach those in desperate need on time.
Mr Vargas also called for measures to be taken to counteract extreme weather events.
He said: “The scientific evidence has sufficiently proved the relationship between these natural catastrophes and man’s actions on global warming.
“It is time for us to assume our role and act accordingly to stop this situation.”