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Haiti - FLASH : USA raises to maximum Travel Advisory Levels for Haiti
16/02/2019 08:32:03

Haiti - FLASH : USA raises to maximum Travel Advisory Levels for Haiti
Thursday one hour after the message to the Nation of President Jovenel Moïse, the US State Department in a travel advisory, has raised the alert level to 4 (maximum level) recommending do not travel to Haiti due to crime and civil unrest. This is the second time that Haiti goes to level 4 after the riots of July 2018 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-24909-haiti-usa-travel-advisory-for-haiti-raised-to-level-4.html

"There are currently widespread, violent, and unpredictable demonstrations in Port-au-Prince and elsewhere in Haiti. Due to these demonstrations, on February 14, 2019, the Department of State ordered the departure of all non-emergency U.S. personnel and their family members https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26920-haiti-flash-6th-day-of-paralysis-the-country-sinks-into-chaos.html . The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Haiti.

Protests, tire burning, and road blockages are frequent and unpredictable. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common. Local police may lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents, and emergency response, including ambulance service, is limited or non-existent.

Travelers are sometimes targeted, followed, and violently attacked and robbed shortly after leaving the Port-au-Prince international airport. The U.S. Embassy requires its personnel to use official transportation to and from the airport, and it takes steps to detect surveillance and deter criminal attacks during these transports.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens due to reduced staffing and security concerns.

If you decide to travel to Haiti :

  • Avoid demonstrations. Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks.
  • Arrange airport transfers and hotels in advance, or have your host meet you upon arrival.
  • Be careful about providing your destination address in Haiti. Do not provide personal information to unauthorized individuals located in the immigration, customs, or other areas inside or near any airports in Haiti.
  • As you leave the airport, make sure you are not being followed. If you notice you are being followed, drive to the nearest police station immediately.
  • Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
  • Purchase travel insurance and medical evacuation insurance ahead of time.
  • Review information on Travel to High-Risk Areas.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Review the Overseas Security Advisory Council report on Haiti.
  • U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.

    See also :
    https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26945-haiti-news-zapping.html
    https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-26938-icihaiti-crisis-first-day-without-demonstration.html
    https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26930-haiti-crisis-7th-days-of-demonstrations-at-least-2-dead-and-thirty-wounded.html
    https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26927-haiti-flash-udmo-agents-shoot-at-the-crowd-in-petit-goave-at-least-15-wounded.html
    https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26904-haiti-crisis-protests-affect-the-water-supply-of-the-capital.html
    https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26901-haiti-crisis-the-capitale-roads-service-suspended.html
    https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26899-haiti-flash-banks-attacked-gas-station-burned-opposition-is-radicalized.html
    https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26891-haiti-flash-3rd-day-of-demonstration-and-violence.html
    https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26885-haiti-flash-2nd-day-of-violent-demonstrations-at-least-3-dead-and-many-injured.html
    https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26875-haiti-flash-important-damage-at-least-4-dead-and-21-wounded-during-the-demonstrations.html

    HL/ HaitiLibre


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