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10STATE3935
2010-01-14 19:08:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Secretary of State
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UNCLAS STATE 003935
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC OTRA HT
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - HAITI
UNCLAS STATE 003935
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC OTRA HT
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - HAITI
1. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the
situation in Haiti and urges them to avoid travel to
Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that
struck Haiti on January 12. An earthquake measuring 7.0
on the Richter scale struck near Port Au Prince,
followed by multiple aftershocks. The U.S. Embassy is
working to ascertain the extent of the damage and check
on the status of U.S. citizens around the island. The
Department of State has ordered nonemergency U.S.
government personnel to depart Haiti. This Travel
Warning expires on February 13, 2010.
2. There are reports of extensive damage, and
communications remain extremely difficult. Additional
aftershocks remain a possibility. A Tsunami Watch for
Haiti and neighboring islands issued by the Pacific
Tsunami Alert Center has expired.
3. U.S. citizens in Haiti should remain in shelter. If
exposed when an aftershock hits, take steps to avoid
falling debris by getting to as open a space as
possible, away from walls, windows, buildings and other
structures. If indoors, take shelter under a heavy
table or desk, or in a doorway. Avoid damaged
buildings, and obey all instructions from local
authorities. Do not use matches, lighters, candles or
other flame in case of disrupted gas lines. Avoid
downed power lines.
4. Evacuation flights have begun to depart the
International Airport in Port-au-Prince. U.S. citizens
wishing to depart Haiti should make their way to the
airport during early daylight hours, in as safe a manner
as possible. They are encouraged to bring their
passport and identification, if available, and food,
water and supplies, if possible, as facilities at the
airport are limited to nonexistent.
5. If possible, U.S. citizens in Haiti should contact
friends and relatives outside of Haiti to inform them of
their welfare.
6. The U.S. Embassy in Port Au Prince has set up a task
force at the Embassy which is taking calls as conditions
permit. The Embassy is working to identify U.S.
citizens in Haiti who need urgent assistance and to
identify sources of emergency help.
7. U.S. citizens are urged to contact the Embassy via
email at ACSPaP@state.gov to request assistance. U.S.
citizens in Haiti can call the Embassy's Consular Task
Force at 509-2229-8942, 509-2229-8089, 509-2229-8322, or
509-2229-8672. The State Department has also created a
task force to monitor the emergency. People in the U.S.
or Canada with information or inquiries about U.S.
citizens in Haiti may reach the Haiti Task Force at 888-
407-4747. Outside of the U.S. and Canada, call 202-501-
4444. For further information and updates, please see
the State Department's Consular Affairs website.
8. Minimize considered.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC ASEC OTRA HT
SUBJECT: TRAVEL WARNING - HAITI
1. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the
situation in Haiti and urges them to avoid travel to
Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that
struck Haiti on January 12. An earthquake measuring 7.0
on the Richter scale struck near Port Au Prince,
followed by multiple aftershocks. The U.S. Embassy is
working to ascertain the extent of the damage and check
on the status of U.S. citizens around the island. The
Department of State has ordered nonemergency U.S.
government personnel to depart Haiti. This Travel
Warning expires on February 13, 2010.
2. There are reports of extensive damage, and
communications remain extremely difficult. Additional
aftershocks remain a possibility. A Tsunami Watch for
Haiti and neighboring islands issued by the Pacific
Tsunami Alert Center has expired.
3. U.S. citizens in Haiti should remain in shelter. If
exposed when an aftershock hits, take steps to avoid
falling debris by getting to as open a space as
possible, away from walls, windows, buildings and other
structures. If indoors, take shelter under a heavy
table or desk, or in a doorway. Avoid damaged
buildings, and obey all instructions from local
authorities. Do not use matches, lighters, candles or
other flame in case of disrupted gas lines. Avoid
downed power lines.
4. Evacuation flights have begun to depart the
International Airport in Port-au-Prince. U.S. citizens
wishing to depart Haiti should make their way to the
airport during early daylight hours, in as safe a manner
as possible. They are encouraged to bring their
passport and identification, if available, and food,
water and supplies, if possible, as facilities at the
airport are limited to nonexistent.
5. If possible, U.S. citizens in Haiti should contact
friends and relatives outside of Haiti to inform them of
their welfare.
6. The U.S. Embassy in Port Au Prince has set up a task
force at the Embassy which is taking calls as conditions
permit. The Embassy is working to identify U.S.
citizens in Haiti who need urgent assistance and to
identify sources of emergency help.
7. U.S. citizens are urged to contact the Embassy via
email at ACSPaP@state.gov to request assistance. U.S.
citizens in Haiti can call the Embassy's Consular Task
Force at 509-2229-8942, 509-2229-8089, 509-2229-8322, or
509-2229-8672. The State Department has also created a
task force to monitor the emergency. People in the U.S.
or Canada with information or inquiries about U.S.
citizens in Haiti may reach the Haiti Task Force at 888-
407-4747. Outside of the U.S. and Canada, call 202-501-
4444. For further information and updates, please see
the State Department's Consular Affairs website.
8. Minimize considered.
CLINTON