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

Location:  Port-au-Prince, Haiti

 

Events:  Due to an ongoing security situation, the US Embassy is restricting its direct-hire US citizen staff to the Embassy compounds in Tabarre until further notice.  The Embassy will be closed today, including for consular services.  Please avoid unnecessary travel in this area at this time.

 

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

 

1-202-501-4444 from other countries

 

·        Haiti Country Information

 

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