Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (November 11, 2019)
Location: 1) Lalue and Poste Marchand, and 2) Blvd Toussaint Louverture in front of Haytrac
Events: 1) Reports of burning barricades at Lalue and Poste Marchand; and
2) Individuals with long rifles and rocks in front of Haytrac on Blvd Toussaint Louverture
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, 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
1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada
1-202-501-4444from other countries
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates