Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (October 25, 2019)

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (October 25, 2019)

 

Location: Petionville and Pelerin 5

Events: Reports of a violent demonstration in Petionville and an armed group in Pelerin 5, converging on the President’s residence.

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

 

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