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WARDEN MESSAGE – WORLDWIDE CAUTION

U.S. Consulate, Rio de Janeiro – May 2, 2011

 

The U.S. Department of State alerts U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence following recent counter- terrorism activity in Pakistan.  Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, U.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to limit their travel outside of their homes and hotels and avoid mass gatherings and demonstrations.  U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.  This Travel Alert expires August 1, 2011.

U.S. Embassy operations in affected areas will continue to the extent possible under the constraints of any evolving security situation.  U.S. government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state of alert.  These facilities may temporarily close or periodically suspend public services to assess their security posture.  In those instances, U.S. Embassies and Consulates will make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens.  U.S. citizens abroad are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Media coverage of local events may cause family and friends to become concerned for their loved ones traveling and residing abroad.  We urge U.S. citizens to keep in regular contact with family and friends.  U.S. citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), found online athttps://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui, to receive the latest travel updates and information and to obtain updated information on travel and security issues.  U.S. citizens without Internet access may sign up directly with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to
contact them in case of emergency.

Travel information is also available at www.travel.state.gov.   Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

For information on “What the Department of State Can and Can’t Do in a Crisis,” please visit the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website at www.travel.state.gov.  For further information on specific countries, U.S. citizens should consult the Country Specific Information pages, Travel Alerts, and Travel Warnings at www.travel.state.gov as well as the Worldwide Caution.  Follow us on Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ page on Facebook as well.  The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.  U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated August 12, 2010, to provide updated information on security threats and terrorist activities worldwide.U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance, be aware of local events, and take the appropriate steps to bolster their personal security.  For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html.

Again, we encourage U.S. citizens living or traveling in Brazil to sign up with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department’s travel registration website,https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/  so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Brazil.  Americans without Internet access may sign up directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By signing up, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.  The U.S. Consulate General in Rio is located at Avenida Presidente Wilson, 147 and can be reached at phone number 21-3823-2000, “emergency after-hours” phone number  21-3823-2029, American Citizen Services fax number 21-3823-2093, e-mail acsrio@state.gov, and website www.embaixadaamericana.org.br.

Note: Please do not reply to this message.  You can send any questions or concerns to acsrio@state.gov.

 

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