Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (November 11, 2019)

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (November 11, 2019)

 

Location: Simon Pele and Blvd Toussaint Louverture, and Blvd 15 Octobre, near Torcel.

 

Events: Reports of individuals throwing rocks at vehicles at Simon Pele and Blvd Toussaint Louverture. A vehicle is blocking the road on Blvd 15 Octobre, near Torcel.

 

Actions to take:

  • Avoid the area;
  • Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings or 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, Haiti

Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre

Emergencies: +509-2229-8000

Non-emergency inquiries: acspap@state.gov

Website: https://ht.usembassy.gov

 

Contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs

1-888-497-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada

1-202-501-4444 from other countries

 

Haiti Country Information

 

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