Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (September 15, 2019)
Location: Petionville and throughout Haiti
Events: Ongoing and planned widespread civil disturbances, particularly in the Petionville area. All U.S. embassy staff has been directed to restrict non-essential travel.
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
o Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre
o Emergencies: +509-2229-8000
o Non-emergency inquiries: acspap@state.gov
o Website: https://ht.usembassy.gov/
- Contact the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs
o 1-888-407-4747 toll-free from the United States and Canada
o 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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