Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (May 19, 2019)

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (May 19, 2019)

Location:  Route National 1, at Canaan.

Event:   Roadblock.

Location:  Route 9 near the Olympic training area.

Event:   Shootings and burning tires.

 

 

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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