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Haiti Travel Warning

On February 9, 2010, the U.S. Department of State issued the following Travel Warning :

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the situation in Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake, measuring 7.0 magnitude, that struck Haiti near Port-au-Prince on January 12.  The Department of State has ordered the departure of all non-emergency U.S. government personnel from Haiti.

U.S. citizens are strongly urged to avoid travel to Haiti.  The January 12 earthquake caused significant damage to key infrastructure, and access to basic services is extremely limited.  Additional aftershocks remain a possibility.  All forms of communication within Haiti are limited.  The country is experiencing a severe shortage of food, water, transportation, and adequate shelter.  All commercial airline carriers have suspended their operations until further notice.  Medical facilities are operating beyond maximum capacity, and the lack of adequate sanitation poses serious health risks.  Despite good intentions, travelers may increase the burden on a system already struggling to support those in need on the ground.  In addition, the Embassy's ability to provide emergency consular services is limited. 

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For Travelers in an Earthquake Area: Please follow instruction on FEMA's web page about "What to do After an EarthquakeThe most important things are to listen to the radio and to only place phone calls in the event of an emergency, since call volumes are very high during these times.  

For Family Members: The U.S. State Department Operations Center is advising Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti to call 1-888-407-4747. Due to heavy volume, some callers may receive a recording. "Our embassy is still in the early stages of contacting American citizens through our Warden Network," the U.S. State Department said in a statement. "Communications are very difficult within Haiti at this time."   

You can also follow the U.S. State Department's latest Tweets for up-to-date information: http://twitter.com/dipnote

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Live: Haiti earthquake - latest updates Jan. 21, 2010
... Haiti and has placed 12000 more on alert for possible deployment. In addition, members of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will travel ...

U.S. starts aid airdrops into Haiti January 19, 2010
The U.S. military begins airdrops of food and water into Haiti, as aid efforts gather pace a week after the devastating earthquake. Some 14,000 ready-to-eat meals and 15,000 litres of water were dropped north-east of the capital, Port-au-Prince, the U.S. said.

Beware of bogus online ‘help’ for Haiti
Americas - Haiti (1/14/2010): The urge to help — and to give money — is powerful following a devastating event like Haiti's earthquake, and one of the easiest ways to do it is online. It's also one of the easiest ways to get scammed if you're not sure what you're doing or who you're dealing with.  

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The U.S. Department of State issued the following Travel Alert on January 13, 2010:

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to 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. This Travel Alert expires on March 13, 2010.
 
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.  

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. 

If possible, U.S. citizens in Haiti should contact friends and relatives outside of Haiti to inform them of their welfare.

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.  

U.S. citizens are urged to contact the Embassy via email 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.

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On July 14, 2009, the U.S. Department of State issued the following Travel Warning:

The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Haiti and urges that they exercise a high degree of caution when traveling there.  While the overall security situation has improved, political stability in Haiti remains fragile, and the potential for politically-motivated violence persists.  This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated January 28, 2009, and is being issued to provide updated information on country conditions, and to alert Americans to ongoing security concerns and on contacting and registering with the U.S. Embassy in Haiti.   

Haiti, like most Caribbean countries, can be affected by hurricanes and other storms.  Hurricane season runs from approximately June 1 - November 30 each year.  The lack of government infrastructure and rescue services, combined with impassable roads and bridges, have severely hindered rescue and relief efforts.  During the 2008 hurricane season, four tropical storms struck Haiti, causing torrential rains, extensive flooding and mudslides, and hundreds of reported casualties.  Most transport infrastructure damaged by the 2008 storms has been repaired, although in many cases repairs are temporary pending the construction of more permanent structures.  Haiti has few secondary roads that are in good condition.  Drivers traveling on Haiti's roads must be aware that there will be frequent deviations, stoppages and obstructions due to ongoing road construction and repairs. For additional details concerning traffic safety and road conditions, please see the Department of State's Country Specific Information for Haiti
There were violent confrontations between opposing candidates' supporters and armed attacks on polling stations in a handful of Haitian towns during the April 19, 2009, Senate elections.  There was less violence in the second round of voting on June 21.  International monitors described the elections as generally well-organized and orderly.  The absence of an effective police force in many areas of Haiti means that, when protests take place, there is potential for looting, the erection of intermittent roadblocks by armed protestors or by the police, and the possibility of random crime, including kidnapping, carjacking, home invasion, armed robbery and assault.  Although the Haitian National Police are more visible and are gradually contributing to improving public security, especially in the metropolitan area of the capital, Americans in Haiti should practice good personal security, take commonsense precautions and avoid any event where crowds may congregate.  Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful occasionally turn violent.  Americans should closely monitor news media and the U.S. Embassy's website at: http://haiti.usembassy.gov/warden_information.html.
U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Haiti despite this warning are reminded that there also is a chronic danger of violent crime, especially kidnappings.  Most kidnappings are criminal in nature, and the kidnappers make no distinctions of nationality, race, gender, or age.  The incidence of kidnapping in Haiti has diminished from its peak in 2006 when 60 Americans were reported kidnapped.  As of July 2009, one American had been reported kidnapped this year.  In 2008, 27 Americans were reported kidnapped. Most of the Americans were abducted in Haiti's two largest cities, Port-au-Prince and Cap Haitien.  Some kidnap victims have been killed, shot, sexually assaulted, or physically abused.  While the capacity and capabilities of the Haitian National Police have improved since 2006, the presence of UN stabilization force (MINUSTAH) peacekeeping troops and UN-formed police units remain critical to maintaining an adequate level of security throughout the country.  The lack of civil protections in Haiti, as well as the limited capability of local law enforcement to resolve crime, further compounds the security threat to American citizens.
While MINUSTAH remains fully deployed and is assisting the government of Haiti in providing security, travel is always hazardous within Port-au-Prince.  U.S. Embassy personnel are under an Embassy-imposed curfew and must remain in their homes or in U.S. government facilities during the curfew.  Some areas are off-limits to Embassy staff after dark, including downtown Port-au-Prince.  The Embassy restricts travel by its staff to some areas outside of Port-au-Prince because of the prevailing road, weather, or security conditions.  This may constrain our ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside Port-au-Prince.  Demonstrations and violence may occasionally limit Embassy operations to emergency services, even within Port-au-Prince.
The Department of State strongly advises U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Haiti to register either online at https://travelregistration.state.gov or with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince.  The Consular Section can be reached at (509) (2)229-8000 or e-mail address acspap@state.govTravelers should also consult the Department of State's latest Country Specific Information for Haiti and the Worldwide Caution at http://travel.state.govAmerican citizens also may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States.

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On January 28, 2009, the U.S. Department of State issued the following Travel Warning

The State Department warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Haiti and recommends deferring non-essential travel until further notice.  This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated April 30, 2008, and is being issued to remind American citizens of the destructive impact of a series of hurricanes in 2008, to provide updated information on country conditions, and to alert Americans to ongoing security concerns.  Travelers are strongly advised to thoroughly consider the risks before traveling to Haiti and to take adequate precautions to ensure their safety if traveling to Haiti.

During the 2008 hurricane season, four tropical storms struck Haiti, which resulted in torrential rains, extensive flooding and mudslides, and hundreds of reported casualties.  The lack of governmental infrastructure and rescue services combined with impassable roads and bridges severely hindered rescue and relief efforts.  In late August and September 2008, heavy rains and gale-force winds from hurricanes Fay, Gustav, Hanna, and Ike pelted the country's coastline and interior causing heavy flooding and mudslides.  In the aftermath of the storms, eight of the country's nine departments reported significant physical and economic devastation.  The storm damage came on the heels of the civil unrest in April 2008.  Conditions in Haiti may occasionally limit Embassy assistance to American citizens to emergency services.

 In early April 2008, there were violent demonstrations, looting, transportation disruptions, and as many as seven reported deaths in Les Cayes and Port-au-Prince.  Some American citizens were temporarily stranded in isolated locations and could not safely travel until calm was restored.  The absence of an effective police force in many areas of Haiti means that, when protests take place, there is potential for looting, the erection of intermittent roadblocks set by armed protestors or by the police, and an increased possibility of random crime, including kidnapping, carjacking, home invasion, armed robbery and assault.  Americans in Haiti should practice good personal security, take commonsense precautions and avoid any event where crowds may congregate.  Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn violent.  Americans should closely monitor news media and the U.S. Embassy's website at: http://haiti.usembassy.gov/warden_information.html.

U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Haiti despite this warning are reminded that there also is a chronic danger of violent crime, especially kidnappings.  Most kidnappings are criminal in nature, and the kidnappers make no distinctions of nationality, race, gender, or age.  As of January 2009, 25 Americans were reported kidnapped in 2008.  Most of the Americans were abducted in Port-au-Prince.  Some kidnap victims have been killed, shot, sexually assaulted, or brutally abused.  The lack of civil protections in Haiti, as well as the limited capability of local law enforcement to resolve kidnapping cases, further compounds the element of danger surrounding this trend.  

Travel is always hazardous within Port-au-Prince.  U.S. Embassy personnel are under an Embassy-imposed curfew and must remain in their homes or in U.S. government facilities during the curfew.  Some areas are off-limits to Embassy staff after dark, including downtown Port-au-Prince. The Embassy restricts travel by its staff to some areas outside of Port-au-Prince because of the prevailing road and security conditions.  This may constrain our ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Port-au-Prince.  Demonstrations and violence may occasionally limit Embassy operations to emergency services, even within Port-au-Prince.  The UN stabilization force (MINUSTAH) remains fully deployed and is assisting the government of Haiti in providing security.

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This Travel Warning was issued on April 30, 2008, to advise American citizens to defer non-essential travel to Haiti until further notice.  The civil unrest of early April has subsided, but the political and economic conditions that precipitated these events have not been entirely resolved. Conditions may occasionally limit Embassy operations to emergency services. Americans are also reminded of ongoing security concerns in Haiti, including frequent kidnappings of Americans for ransom.  This supersedes the Travel Warning for Haiti issued on April 11, 2008.

In early April 2008, there were violent demonstrations, looting, transportation disruptions, and up to seven reported deaths in Les Cayes and Port-au-Prince. Some American citizens were temporarily stranded in isolated locations and could not safely travel until calm was restored.  Because political and economic conditions precipitating the civil unrest have not been resolved, American citizens should defer non-essential travel to Haiti.

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The absence of an effective police force in many areas of Haiti means that, should protests reignite, there is potential for looting, the erection of intermittent roadblocks set by armed protestors or by the police, and an increased possibility of random crime, including kidnapping, carjacking, home invasion, armed robbery and assault.  Americans in Haiti should practice good personal security, take commonsense precautions, and avoid any event where crowds may congregate.  Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn violent.  Americans should closely monitor news media and the U.S. Embassy’s website at: http://haiti.usembassy.gov/warden_information.html.

U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Haiti are reminded that there is a chronic and growing danger of kidnappings.  Most kidnappings are criminal in nature, and the kidnappers make no distinctions of nationality, race, gender or age; all are vulnerable.  Over 60 Americans were kidnapped in 2006, most in Port-au-Prince. Many abductions are the result of carjacking or home invasions.  Past kidnappings have been marked by deaths, sexual assault, shooting and physical assault of Americans.  The lack of civil protections in Haiti, as well as the limited capability of local law enforcement to resolve kidnapping cases, further compounds the element of danger surrounding this trend.

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U.S. citizens are also reminded of the potential for spontaneous protests and public demonstrations that can occur at any time, day or night, and may result in violence.  While the nation-wide elections for municipal and other local positions on December 3rd, 2006, were conducted peacefully, political violence can occur at any time.  American citizens are advised to take commonsense precautions and avoid any event where crowds may congregate.  Visitors and residents must remain vigilant due to the absence of an effective police force in much of Haiti; the potential for looting; the presence of intermittent roadblocks set by armed gangs or by the police; and the possibility of random violent crime, including carjacking and assault. 

Travel can be hazardous within Port-au-Prince.  Some areas are off-limits to embassy staff, including downtown Port-au-Prince after dark.  U.S. Embassy personnel are under an embassy-imposed curfew and must remain in their homes or in U.S. government facilities during the curfew.  The embassy has limited travel by its staff outside of Port-au-Prince and therefore its ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Port-au-Prince is constrained.  The UN stabilization force (MINUSTAH) remains fully deployed and is assisting the government of Haiti in providing security. 

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Due to the current security situation in Haiti, the Department of State reminds U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Haiti to remain vigilant with regard to their personal security; they are strongly advised to register either online at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ or with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince.  The Consular Section can be reached at (509) 223-7011, fax number (509) 223-9665, or e-mail address acspap@state.gov.  Travelers should also consult the Department of State's latest Consular Information Sheet for Haiti and Worldwide Caution Public Announcement at http://travel.state.gov.  American citizens may also obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States or Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from overseas. 
In Haiti citizens can call 509/222-0200, ext. 2000.

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Mexico worried by rise in hemorrhagic dengue July 22, 2010
MEXICO CITY – Mexico is facing a sort of perfect storm of floods that breed mosquitoes, prompting a big increase in the number of hemorrhagic dengue cases, the country's top epidemiological official said Wednesday.

Mexico Ends Swine-Flu Alert After 14 Months July 1, 2010
The Mexican government announced on Tuesday the end of the health alert for the AH1N1 flu virus after 14 months in which 1,289 people died in this country and 72,000 cases were registered. . .

Thailand's PM declares emergency April 7, 2010
Thailand's prime minister declares a state of emergency in Bangkok amid growing anti-government protests. In a televised address, Mr Abhisit said the move - which gives sweeping new powers to the security forces to tackle protesters - would help restore order. It comes hours after thousands of "red-shirt" protesters marched on parliament - forcing MPs to flee the building.  



Deep freeze in China as South Korea cleans up after record snow
January 5, 2010
BEIJING: The Chinese capital was in the grip of its coldest weather in 20 years Tuesday after snow storms caused chaos, while South Korea sent out an army of civil servants and soldiers to clear clogged roads. China's national weather centre said the mercury dipped Tuesday to minus 15.6 degrees Celsius (four Fahrenheit) - the lowest in more than two decades, after Beijing was hit by its heaviest snowfall in 60 years at the weekend.

UK Did Not Pass Plane Bomber Intel To the U.S. January 5, 2010
Gordon Brown's spokesman says there is "no suggestion" the UK passed intelligence to the US that they did not act on, regarding the alleged Detroit plane bomber.
It follows reports that the White House accused the Prime Minister's spokesman of making a "mistake" when he appeared, on Monday, to confirm the UK told the US that Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab had links to extremists over a year ago.

Massive security at Asian summit in Thailand October 22, 2009
Thailand has mounted one of its biggest security operations in recent history with more than 36,000 military and police to prevent anti-government demonstrators from overrunning a summit of Asian leaders, an official spokesman said Thursday.

H1N1 flu cases pass 500 in Australia, state's alert level raised June 3, 2009
East Asia / Pacific - Australia  Australia raised the H1N1 flu alert level in the worst hit state of Victoria on Wednesday and warned more areas would follow as the national total topped 500.

Mexico increases airport security after robberies March 3, 2009
Americas - Mexico  More than 800 federal and local police have been assigned to improve security in and around Mexico City's international airport after a series of armed robberies against travelers who exchanged money there, authorities announced Monday.

4 Indonesians die of bird flu; toll climbs to 119   March 3, 2009
East Asia / Pacific - Indonesia  Four Indonesians have died of bird flu, bringing the death toll in the country hardest hit by the disease over the past several years to 119, an official said Tuesday.

College students warned about Mexico travel February 26, 2009
PHOENIX - The U.S. State Department and universities around the country are warning college students headed for Mexico for some spring-break partying of a surge in drug-related murder and mayhem south of the border.

Accident in Buffalo claims 50 lives February 13, 2009
A Colgan Air-operated Continental Connection flight from Newark, N.J., to Buffalo, N.Y., went down about six miles from its destination airport Wednesday night, killing all 49 aboard and at least one person on the ground. An FAA spokeswoman said there was no distress call before the Bombardier Q400 dropped off the radar. Colgan Air is a subsidiary of Pinnacle Airlines. Continental Airlines Chairman and CEO Larry Kellner said, "Continental extends its deepest sympathy to the family members and loved ones of those involved in this accident." Bloomberg (2/13)

Vietnam bird flu outbreak widens: reports February 6, 2009
The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been reported in more localities across Vietnam, raising fears of a possible epidemic, official and media reports said Friday.

Is China Covering up a New Bird Flu Epidemic? February 3, 2009
Certainly there seems to be very strong evidence it is. There have already been eight reported cases of humans contracting the potential deadly H5N1 virus, from which five people have died this year. And despite the fact that Hong Kong officials have been finding dead birds infected with the virus washing up onto its shores in recent days from the mainland, China has not made any official statement concerning an outbreak among birds.

Thailand To Send 190 Hmong Refugees Back To Laos February 2, 2009
Thailandnews.net -- seeking political asylum claiming they face persecution at home, because they fought alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. "Today we will send 190 Hmong back to
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Japan rocked by major earthquake
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An earthquake has struck central Japan, killing at least seven people, flattening buildings and triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant. Hundreds of people were injured when the 6.8-magnitude tremor struck the Niigata area.

East Asia / Pacific - Japan
Ban on liquids expanded for all international flights
Feb. 26, 2007
Tokyo, Japan: In a move aimed at further thwarting terrorist attacks, passengers on all international flights will be prohibited from bringing aboard liquids in containers larger than 100 milliliters starting Thursday

South / Central Asia - Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan Earthquake Preparedness Feb. 13, 2007
Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan: The U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan would like to remind American Citizens that Kyrgyzstan is located in a seismically-active zone.

Sub-Saharan Africa - Tanzania
Deadly fever spreads from Kenya to Tanzania Feb. 5, 2007
Dar es Salaam - Rift Valley fever, which has swept across Kenya, has spread to neighbouring Tanzania,

Europe - Russia
Registration Rules Stir Up Confusion Feb. 5, 2007
Moscow, Russia: According to a new law that came into effect Jan. 15, foreigners are now required to hand over their registration papers to migration officials -- via their employer or other sponsor -- every time they leave the country and re-register upon subsequent entry into the country.

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Floods bring Jakarta to a halt Feb. 2, 2007
Indonesia - Jakerta:
Large swathes of greater Jakarta ground to a halt yesterday after the heaviest rain in at least five years left many areas of the Indonesian capital several metres underwater.

BA running normal flight schedule
Europe - United Kingdom
 British Airways is running flights as normal from Heathrow and Gatwick after averting a strike by cabin crew.
 

Thai airport hit by runway cracks 1/29/07
Bangkok - Thailand's transport ministry is to recommend some domestic flights be transferred from Bangkok's new airport to the decommissioned old one.

Islamabad Marriott Hotel Attack
Pakistan - It was reported that on January 26, 2007, at approximately 2:37 p.m. local time, a bomb exploded at the back area of the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Nestle dairy plant in Colombia destroyed
Americas - Colombia  A pickup truck carrying 660 pounds of explosives destroyed a dairy plant owned by Swiss food giant Nestle SA in southern Colombia, an attack police attributed Thursday to leftist rebels

Fighting in Philippines Kills Ten East Asia / Pacific - Philippines  Philippine troops closed in Thursday on another veteran of the Abu Sayyaf extremist group, a day after announcing the death of a senior leader wanted in the beheading of a California tourist.

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