Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (February 7, 2019)
Locations:
- Delmas 105 and Route de Freres
- Delmas 40
- Delmas 45
- Delmas 60
- Various areas of downtown Port-au-Prince
- Carradeux
- Delmas 30
- Delmas 19
- Delmas 31
Events:Reports of roadblocks, protests, gunfire in the aforementioned areas. The security situation remains fluid and roadblocks/protests continue to be established with little to no warning. Haitian National Police is handling situations as they arise, however, the public transportation system continues to operate below normal levels.
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
- 1-202-501-4444from other countries
- Haiti Country Information
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