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Security Alert: Port-au-Prince (Haiti), Gunfire Near U.S. Embassy

As a result of multiple rounds of gunfire heard near the Embassy compound, all U.S. Embassy personnel are restricted to the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Embassy residential compounds until further notice.  Travel between the compounds is also restricted until further notice. 

 

 

 

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

 

1-202-501-4444 from other countries

 

·        Haiti Country Information

 

·        Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates

 

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