Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (July 26, 2019)
Location: In front of the U.S. Embassy,
Events: Groups have called for demonstrations and possibly a sit-in in front of the U.S. Embassy on Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, 2019. The demonstrations have been publicized on social media. There is no set start time for the demonstrations; however, recent similar demonstrations typically began around 11:00 AM.
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
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
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