THE UNITED STATES MISSION IN THE LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (LAO PDR) IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT TO AMERICAN CITIZENS LIVING IN AND/OR TRAVELING IN THE LAO PDR. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD.
Event: Typhoon Wipha is expected to make landfall in the northern Lao provinces between Tuesday, July 22, and Wednesday, July 23. The Mekong River Commission has issued a high-risk warning for flash floods in Luang Prabang. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected in the following areas:
- Phongsaly
- Xiengkhuang
- Luangnamtha
- Vientiane
- Oudomxay
- Luangprabang
- Xaysomboun
- Bolikhamxay
- Khammuane
- Savannakhet
- Attapeu
- Sekong
- Champasak
We urge you to:
- Avoid any low-lying areas prone to flooding;
- Monitor the news and stay abreast of developments;
- Take precautions to safeguard yourselves, your families, and your residences;
- Check your emergency kit to ensure you have needed medicines and other supplies;
- Protect your important documents including your passport; and
- Keep your family at home informed about your safety and welfare.
Should you require any assistance, please contact U.S. Embassy Vientiane.
U.S. Embassy Vientiane
Telephone: +856-21-487-600 or +1 301-985-8789 ext. 7600
Emergency After Hours Telephone, contact: +856-21-487-000
Email: CONSLAO@state.gov
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