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09STATE92592
2009-09-04 20:20:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
Cable title:
TRAVEL ALERT - HURRICANE JIMENA
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UNCLAS STATE 092592
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC XL
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - HURRICANE JIMENA
UNCLAS STATE 092592
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC XL
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - HURRICANE JIMENA
1. The Department of State urges American citizens to
consider carefully the risks of travel to areas in Mexico
that remain affected by Hurricane Jimena and its
aftermath. U.S. citizens located in areas impacted by
Hurricane Jimena who do not have access to adequate and
safe shelter should consider departing as soon as
possible. This Travel Alert expires September 11, 2009.
2. Reduced to a tropical storm, Jimena continues to
hover over the Baja Peninsula, centering approximately 35
miles north of Santa Rosalia. The National Hurricane
center predicts the storm will begin a slow westward path
back over the peninsula, remaining near or over central
Baja California through Saturday, September 5, 2009. The
northern half of Baja California Sur (from Bahia
Magdalena north to San Juanico on the west coast and
Loreto north to Santa Rosalia on the east coast) is
experiencing heavy rainfall, resulting in flooding with a
potential for mudslides. Severe to heavy damage has
occurred to buildings and infrastructure throughout the
area. Most roads remain impassable and the area is
without power and water. The airports in Mulege and
Loreto and seaports throughout the affected region remain
closed.
3. The resort areas near Cabo San Lucas and San Jose de
los Cabos have resumed normal business activities and
their airport has reopened. Travelers are cautioned
however, that rough seas and rogue waves continue to be a
danger on the beach.
4. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports are
posted at: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_ep3.shtml?5-
daynl#contents
5. U.S. citizens should carry their travel documents
(e.g., U.S. passport, birth certificate, photo ID's,
etc.) with them at all times or secure them by placing
them in a safe, waterproof location. Additionally,
American citizens in the areas affected by the storm are
reminded to stay in contact with friends and family in
the United States to keep them apprised of their current
whereabouts.
6. Americans residing or traveling in Mexico are
encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the
State Department's travel registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov
7. Updated information on travel may be obtained from
the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-
free within the United States and Canada, or from
overseas, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. For
further information please consult the Country Specific
Information available via the Internet at
http://travel.state.gov The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana
is located at Tapachula 96, telephone (52)(664) 622-7400,
http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/service.html In
addition, the Consular Agency is located in Cabo St
Lucas, at Blvd. Marina local c-4, Plaza Nautica, col.
Centro, telephone (52)(624) 143-3566, and in Mazatlan at:
Playa Gaviotas #202, Zona Dorada, telephone (52)(669)
916-5889.
7. Minimize considered.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC XL
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT - HURRICANE JIMENA
1. The Department of State urges American citizens to
consider carefully the risks of travel to areas in Mexico
that remain affected by Hurricane Jimena and its
aftermath. U.S. citizens located in areas impacted by
Hurricane Jimena who do not have access to adequate and
safe shelter should consider departing as soon as
possible. This Travel Alert expires September 11, 2009.
2. Reduced to a tropical storm, Jimena continues to
hover over the Baja Peninsula, centering approximately 35
miles north of Santa Rosalia. The National Hurricane
center predicts the storm will begin a slow westward path
back over the peninsula, remaining near or over central
Baja California through Saturday, September 5, 2009. The
northern half of Baja California Sur (from Bahia
Magdalena north to San Juanico on the west coast and
Loreto north to Santa Rosalia on the east coast) is
experiencing heavy rainfall, resulting in flooding with a
potential for mudslides. Severe to heavy damage has
occurred to buildings and infrastructure throughout the
area. Most roads remain impassable and the area is
without power and water. The airports in Mulege and
Loreto and seaports throughout the affected region remain
closed.
3. The resort areas near Cabo San Lucas and San Jose de
los Cabos have resumed normal business activities and
their airport has reopened. Travelers are cautioned
however, that rough seas and rogue waves continue to be a
danger on the beach.
4. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reports are
posted at: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_ep3.shtml?5-
daynl#contents
5. U.S. citizens should carry their travel documents
(e.g., U.S. passport, birth certificate, photo ID's,
etc.) with them at all times or secure them by placing
them in a safe, waterproof location. Additionally,
American citizens in the areas affected by the storm are
reminded to stay in contact with friends and family in
the United States to keep them apprised of their current
whereabouts.
6. Americans residing or traveling in Mexico are
encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the
State Department's travel registration website,
https://travelregistration.state.gov
7. Updated information on travel may be obtained from
the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-
free within the United States and Canada, or from
overseas, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. For
further information please consult the Country Specific
Information available via the Internet at
http://travel.state.gov The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana
is located at Tapachula 96, telephone (52)(664) 622-7400,
http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/service.html In
addition, the Consular Agency is located in Cabo St
Lucas, at Blvd. Marina local c-4, Plaza Nautica, col.
Centro, telephone (52)(624) 143-3566, and in Mazatlan at:
Playa Gaviotas #202, Zona Dorada, telephone (52)(669)
916-5889.
7. Minimize considered.
CLINTON