Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (February 9, 2019)

Locations: 

• Carrefour
  
• Martissant
  
• Bel-Air
  
• LowerDelmas
  
• Cite-Soleil
  
• Route National 1, 2, 9
• Les Cayes

Events: 

Reports of continued protests, burning barricades, sporadic gunfire, roadblocks, and rock throwing.

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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By U.S. Mission Haiti | 10 February, 2019 | Topics: Exclude All, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Security Messages