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Created
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08STATE94035
2008-09-03 04:15:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
TRAVEL WARNING - TROPICAL STORM HANNA AND TROPICAL
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UNCLAS STATE 094035
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC BS
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - TROPICAL STORM HANNA AND TROPICAL
STORM IKE
UNCLAS STATE 094035
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC BS
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - TROPICAL STORM HANNA AND TROPICAL
STORM IKE
1. This Travel Warning is being issued to urge U.S.
citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to
The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands at this time
due to the threat posed by Tropical Storm Hanna and
Tropical Storm Ike on September 3, 2008. The Department of
State authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel
and eligible family members of the U.S. Embassy in Nassau,
The Bahamas. The storm is currently affecting the Turks and
Caicos and is predicted to pass over The Bahamas as a
category 1 hurricane during the September 3 - 4 timeframe.
Tropical Storm Ike is expected to impact the Bahamas on
September 6- 9, 2008. Updates on the storm's tracks and
intensities can be found at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.
2. The U.S. Embassy in Nassau will be available early on
Wednesday, September 3rd for emergency American Citizens
Services, but may be forced to suspend operations without
notice. U.S. citizens in the central and northern Bahamas
Islands likely to be impacted by Tropical Storms Hanna and
Ike who do not have access to adequate and safe shelter
should consider departing while commercial flights are
still available. Seating capacity on commercial flights is
extremely limited. Flights into and out of Nassau and
Freeport international airports may be suspended at any
time. If staying in The Bahamas, U.S. citizens are urged to
locate shelter, monitor media reports, and follow all
official instructions. Visitors to The Bahamas should be
familiar with their hotel or cruise ship evacuation plans,
policies, or procedures. Please see the Tropical Storm
Travel Alert regarding Tropical Storm season dated May 30,
2008 on the Department's website at http://www.travel.state.gov
and
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/ hurricane_season/hurricane_season_3795.html
3. U.S. citizens should carry their travel documents
(i.e. U.S. passport, birth certificate, picture ID's,
etc.) with them at all times or secure them by placing
them in a safe, waterproof location. Additionally, all
U.S.citizens in the area are reminded to stay in
contact with friends and family in the United States to
keep them apprised of their current whereabouts.
4. Americans living or traveling in The Bahamas and The
Turks and Caicos Islands are encouraged to register with
the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel
registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov .
5. Updated information on travel in The Bahamas may be
obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-
4747 within the United States, or from overseas, 1-202-501-
4444. For further information please consult the Country
Specific Information for The Bahamas and The Turks and
Caicos Islands available via the Internet at
http://travel.state.gov or contact the U.S. Embassy in
Nassau at (242) 322-1181, after hours(242-357-7004).
6. Minimize considered.
RICE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC BS
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - TROPICAL STORM HANNA AND TROPICAL
STORM IKE
1. This Travel Warning is being issued to urge U.S.
citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to
The Bahamas and The Turks and Caicos Islands at this time
due to the threat posed by Tropical Storm Hanna and
Tropical Storm Ike on September 3, 2008. The Department of
State authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel
and eligible family members of the U.S. Embassy in Nassau,
The Bahamas. The storm is currently affecting the Turks and
Caicos and is predicted to pass over The Bahamas as a
category 1 hurricane during the September 3 - 4 timeframe.
Tropical Storm Ike is expected to impact the Bahamas on
September 6- 9, 2008. Updates on the storm's tracks and
intensities can be found at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/.
2. The U.S. Embassy in Nassau will be available early on
Wednesday, September 3rd for emergency American Citizens
Services, but may be forced to suspend operations without
notice. U.S. citizens in the central and northern Bahamas
Islands likely to be impacted by Tropical Storms Hanna and
Ike who do not have access to adequate and safe shelter
should consider departing while commercial flights are
still available. Seating capacity on commercial flights is
extremely limited. Flights into and out of Nassau and
Freeport international airports may be suspended at any
time. If staying in The Bahamas, U.S. citizens are urged to
locate shelter, monitor media reports, and follow all
official instructions. Visitors to The Bahamas should be
familiar with their hotel or cruise ship evacuation plans,
policies, or procedures. Please see the Tropical Storm
Travel Alert regarding Tropical Storm season dated May 30,
2008 on the Department's website at http://www.travel.state.gov
and
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/ hurricane_season/hurricane_season_3795.html
3. U.S. citizens should carry their travel documents
(i.e. U.S. passport, birth certificate, picture ID's,
etc.) with them at all times or secure them by placing
them in a safe, waterproof location. Additionally, all
U.S.citizens in the area are reminded to stay in
contact with friends and family in the United States to
keep them apprised of their current whereabouts.
4. Americans living or traveling in The Bahamas and The
Turks and Caicos Islands are encouraged to register with
the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel
registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov .
5. Updated information on travel in The Bahamas may be
obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-
4747 within the United States, or from overseas, 1-202-501-
4444. For further information please consult the Country
Specific Information for The Bahamas and The Turks and
Caicos Islands available via the Internet at
http://travel.state.gov or contact the U.S. Embassy in
Nassau at (242) 322-1181, after hours(242-357-7004).
6. Minimize considered.
RICE