Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (November 20, 2018)
Location and Events:
Rocks being thrown on:
– 15 Octobre in front of the Total Gas Station near Tabarre 48
Burning tires reported in:
– Lalue next to Post Marchand
– Petionville near the Eagle Market
– Caradeux off of Ave Mais Gaite
– Martissant
– Carrefour Marassa
– Santo 17 & 19
– Bon-Repos
– Fontamara
Gunfire reported in:
– Nazon
– Martissant
– Carrefour Marassa
– Santo 17 & 19
– Bon-Repos
– Fontamara
The road between Puit Blain and Vivy Mitchell is reported as clear.
Actions to Take:
– Avoid the area
– Do not attempt to drive through barricades or protests
– Avoid large gatherings of people
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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