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
· Haiti Country Information
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