Location: Haiti, countrywide
Event: A general increase in crime and gang-related violence typically occurs during the holiday season, including robberies, assaults, and kidnappings. Criminals may target people who seem distracted or are carrying valuables.
The Trutier neighborhood near the U.S. embassy is experiencing unpredictable gang-related violence including gunfire and kidnappings, as are other areas countrywide.
The U.S. embassy has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens beyond the embassy compound due to the safety risks near the embassy and in many areas in Haiti.
The Travel Advisory for Haiti is Level 4: Do Not Travel due to kidnapping, crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest, and limited health care.
Actions to Take:
- DO NOT TRAVEL TO HAITI.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Keep your passport or other travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
- Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
- Give your itinerary to a family member or friend.
- Do not share travel plans on social media.
- Stay alert in public areas.
- Keep a low profile.
- Do not display signs of wealth and keep valuables close to your body.
- If you are a victim of crime, contact the Haitian National Police at 114.
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