Security Alert: Mostar, Konjic, and Jablanica (Bosnia and Herzegovina), The Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Government has issued a warning and are advising people not to travel along highway M17

Location:  Mostar, Konjic, and Jablanica

Event:  The Herzegovina-Neretva Canton Government has issued a warning and are advising people not to travel along highway M17 route to Mostar due to major flooding and landslides.  Highway M17 is currently blocked by police.  The situation is changing rapidly, with the natural disaster impacting the Mostar, Konjic, and Jablanica areas.

Actions to Take:

• Exercise caution and avoid these areas until the situation is fully resolved and all locations are deemed safe.
• Monitor local media for updates.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  +(387) 33 704 000, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  +(387) 33 704 000 (after-hours)
  SarajevoACS@state.gov
  https://ba.usembassy.gov/
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Bosnia Country Specific Information .
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