Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti  (November 9, 2018) 

Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti  (November 9, 2018) 

Location:  Port-au-Prince and other locations in Haiti 

Event:  Due to sporadic and unpredictable demonstrations, roadblocks and violence, effective immediately and until further notice, American employees are prohibited from traveling within Haiti beyond a 15-mile radius of the Embassy without prior Chief of Mission approval.

Actions to take:

  • Review your personal security plan;
  • Reconsider travel plans, due to the potential for road closures;
  • If traveling by road, consider traveling in convoys of two vehicles if possible;
  • Monitor local news reports;
  • Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people;
  • Share your contact information and travel plans with family, friends or others;
  • Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks;
  • If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.

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