Location: Paris, 5th arrondissement
Event: French authorities have advised individuals affected by the gas explosion on rue Saint-Jacques in Paris to contact the Red Cross station "Croix Rouge et la Protection Civile” at 88 boulevard du Port Royal. U.S. citizens requiring emergency assistance can contact the U.S. Embassy duty officer at 01 43 12 22 22.
Actions to Take:
· Avoid the area
· If you cannot return home, contact the Red Cross
· Monitor local media for updates
· Notify friends, family, and school officials of your safety
U.S. citizens may monitor English-language French media at the following:
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Paris, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfo@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Marseille, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfoMarseille@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Strasbourg, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
USAStrasbourg@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
France Country Specific Information
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Jerome N. Epping Jr.
Deputy Consul General/Chief, American Citizen Services
Embassy of the United States of America, Paris, France
From U.S.: 011-33-1-43-12-22-40 Fax: 01-42-61-61-40
From France: 01-43-12-22-40 Email: eppingjn@state.gov
http://fr.usembassy.gov
