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

•  Haiti Country Information

•  Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates

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By U.S. Mission Haiti | 11 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude All, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services