U.S. State Department Information
The U.S. State Department has posted this information on its website.
To locate America citizens, call 1-888-407-4747
To provide help through the Center for Disaster Information, call +1-703-276-1914. Also see http://www.cidi.org/ or http://www.usaid.gov/.
Crisis Awareness
Here are some suggestions from the U.S. State Department in dealing with crises and natural disasters.
Keeping Informed: When a crisis occurs abroad involving large numbers of U.S. citizens, such as a natural disaster, transportation accident, civil or political unrest or a terrorist incident, the Department of State and the U.S. Embassy abroad utilize a variety of means of communicating with the American public, including the Internet.
Monitoring the Consular Updates on the Internet: Monitor the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs home page and the home page for the U.S. Embassy in the foreign country for up-to-date information about the crisis. See http://travel.state.gov/.
Communicating With Families of U.S. Citizens Involved in a Crisis
Families in the United States whose U.S. citizen relatives abroad are directly affected by the crisis can also communicate with the Department of State through our Office of American Citizens Services and Crisis Management at +1-202-647-5225. If a 24-hour task force or working group is established in the Department of State Operations Center to manage the crisis, you will be directed to the Task Force at +1-202-647-0900.
Letting Your Family Know You Are OK:
If a crisis occurs in a country you are visiting, contact your family in the United States to reassure them regarding your safety.
If You Are in a Foreign Country Involved in a Crisis:
- Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate if you need help.
- Be sure to register with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate by phone, fax or in person.
- Monitor the U.S. Embassy and State Department home pages.
- Monitor Voice of America and BBC broadcasts for announcements.
Source: U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs
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