Location: Champs-de-Mars, downtown near MLK Blvd. and Harry Truman Blvd.
Events: Protests moving downtown from MLK Blvd to Harry Truman BLVD. There are also ongoing protests in the Champ-de-Mars area. PNH are in the areas and attempting to disperse the crowds.
Actions to Take:
- Contact your family to keep them informed of your welfare and whereabouts.
- Exercise extreme caution if you decide to leave your residence or hotel.
- Avoid protests and any large gathering of people.
- Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks.
- If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.
- Do not seek shelter at the U.S. Embassy.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince
011-509-2229-8000
acspap@state.gov - State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Haiti Country Information
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