Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (August 14, 2019)
Location: Maïs Gate Avenue near Toussaint Louverture Airport (PAP)
Events: Protesters were prevented from entering PAP airport by HNP. They are burning tires, and HNP is following. Protesters are currently on Maïs Gate avenue and headed to the embassy, please avoid Maïs Gate avenue.
Actions to take:
- Avoid the areas;
- 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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