Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (February 10, 2019)

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (February 10, 2019)

Locations: 

  • Gerald Bataille (Barricades and trash blocking to road)
  • Caradeux near Aristide University (Roadblocks)
  • Delmas 31 (Rock throwing in the area of St Patrick)
  • Avenue John Brown (Ongoing demonstration)
  • Bel-Air (Ongoing demonstration)
  • Bon Repos (Ongoing demonstration)
  • Kenscoff Road (Burning barricades)
  • Carrefour Feuilles (Ongoing demonstratrion)
  • Morne Cabrit on the National Road #3 (Barricades and burning tires)
  • Carrefour (Ongoing demonstratrion)

Events: Reports of gunfire and roadblocks/burning barricades continue to come in. There remains a lot of debris in the streets and protests are continuing into today by small and violent groups.

Shelter in place remains in effect for U.S. Embassy personnel.

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:

011-509-2229-8000

acspap@state.gov

  • State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444