Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (February 7, 2019)
Locations:
- Puits-Blain and Djoumbala Crossroad
- Rte de Kenscoff near Thomassin 32
- Top of Peguyville Shortcut (oil on the road)
- Carrefour Aeroport
- Rue Capois
- Lalue
- Saint Jean Bosco
- La Saline
- Rue Panamerican
- Avenue John Brown
- Champs de Mars
- Petionville (Rue Faubert, Rue Metellus, Place St. Pierre)
- Mais Gate (Airport area coming from Gerald Bataille)
- Laboule 19
- Delmas 18
- Delmas 19
- Delmas 30
- Delmas 31
- Delmas 40 B
- Delmas 60
- Downtown Port-au-Prince
- Carradeux
- St. Marc
- Milot/Cap Haitian
- Jacmel, Petit Goave
- Les Cayes
- Miragoane
- Gonaives
- Marchand Dessalines
- Petite Riviere de l’Arbonite
- Pierre Payen (between St. Marc and Montrouis)
- Verettes
Events: Reports of roadblocks, protests, and 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 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
- 011-509-2229-8000
- acspap@state.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs
- 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Haiti Country Information
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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