Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Location: Route de Freres, in front of gas station at Delmas 95 and between DASH and Delmas 83

Events: Burning tires at the gas station near Delmas 95; and
People throwing bottles and rocks at vehicles between DASH and Delmas 83

Actions to take:

  •  Avoid the area;
  • Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people;
  • Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; and 
  • If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.

Assistance:

  • U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti
    Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre
    Emergencies: +509-2229-8000
    Non-emergency inquiries: acspap@state.gov
    Website: https://ht.usembassy.gov/
  • Contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs
    1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada
    1-202-501-4444from other countries
  • Haiti Country Information
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