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Embassy of the United States of America
Kingston, Jamaica
May 17, 2010
Important Security Information from the U.S. Embassy
Possible Civil Unrest throughout Jamaica
The U.S. Embassy understands that tonight, May 17, 2010, the Prime
Minister may announce his authorization to proceed in the Coke
extradition case. Although we have not received specific information at
this time, public unrest may result from the decision. We encourage all
American citizens to take the following precautions:
-Stay close to home
-If you must go out, take your cell phone. Know where the nearest safe
haven (police station/secure location) is located.
-Have cell phones charged with emergency numbers available.
-Be prepared to use alternative routes.
-Make sure the fuel in your vehicle is topped off.
-Always avoid large crowds and gatherings.
-If you find yourself in a large crowd, you should depart the area
immediately.
-Do not attempt to drive through any barricades encountered on the
streets.
-Always keep your doors locked and windows up.
-Have a family emergency/communica tion plan. Decide in advance what
choices will need to be made in case of an emergency (for example, who
will pick up the children, etc.).
-Make sure your family is aware of this information and review your
personal security habits.
Please look for future updates from the U.S. Embassy regarding the
security situation in Jamaica.
Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy's
website at http://kingston. usembassy. gov and the U.S. Department of
State's travel website at www.travel.state. gov, where the current
Worldwide Caution Messages, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be
found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review "A Safe
Trip Abroad," found at
http://travel. state.gov/ travel/tips/ safety/safety_ 1747.html, which
includes valuable security information for living and/or traveling
abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may
obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and
Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
Citizens living and residing in Jamaica or the Cayman Islands are
advised to register their presence in the country through the U.S.
Department of State's automated online registration system,
https://travelregis tration.state. gov. U.S. citizens may also register
by visiting the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy or our consular
agencies in Montego Bay and Georgetown, Cayman Islands, during business
hours.
Emergencies involving American citizens can be reported by contacting
the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular
Section, located at 142 Old Hope Road in the Liguanea area of Kingston,
telephone (876) 702-6450; after hours emergency telephone (876)
702-6000; Consular Section fax (876) 702-6018; and e-mail at
KingstonACS@ state.gov <mailto:ACS@state.gov> . The U.S. Consular Agency
in Montego Bay has moved and is now located at Whitter Village,
Ironshore, telephone (876) 953-0620. The U.S. Consular Agency in the
Cayman Islands is located at 118 Dorcy Drive, Suite B-1, Georgetown,
Grand Cayman, telephone (345) 945-8173.
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
Kingston, Jamaica
May 17, 2010
Important Security Information from the U.S. Embassy
Possible Civil Unrest throughout Jamaica
The U.S. Embassy understands that tonight, May 17, 2010, the Prime
Minister may announce his authorization to proceed in the Coke
extradition case. Although we have not received specific information at
this time, public unrest may result from the decision. We encourage all
American citizens to take the following precautions:
-Stay close to home
-If you must go out, take your cell phone. Know where the nearest safe
haven (police station/secure location) is located.
-Have cell phones charged with emergency numbers available.
-Be prepared to use alternative routes.
-Make sure the fuel in your vehicle is topped off.
-Always avoid large crowds and gatherings.
-If you find yourself in a large crowd, you should depart the area
immediately.
-Do not attempt to drive through any barricades encountered on the
streets.
-Always keep your doors locked and windows up.
-Have a family emergency/communica tion plan. Decide in advance what
choices will need to be made in case of an emergency (for example, who
will pick up the children, etc.).
-Make sure your family is aware of this information and review your
personal security habits.
Please look for future updates from the U.S. Embassy regarding the
security situation in Jamaica.
Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy's
website at http://kingston. usembassy. gov and the U.S. Department of
State's travel website at www.travel.state. gov, where the current
Worldwide Caution Messages, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be
found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review "A Safe
Trip Abroad," found at
http://travel. state.gov/ travel/tips/ safety/safety_ 1747.html, which
includes valuable security information for living and/or traveling
abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may
obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and
Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
Citizens living and residing in Jamaica or the Cayman Islands are
advised to register their presence in the country through the U.S.
Department of State's automated online registration system,
https://travelregis tration.state. gov. U.S. citizens may also register
by visiting the Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy or our consular
agencies in Montego Bay and Georgetown, Cayman Islands, during business
hours.
Emergencies involving American citizens can be reported by contacting
the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular
Section, located at 142 Old Hope Road in the Liguanea area of Kingston,
telephone (876) 702-6450; after hours emergency telephone (876)
702-6000; Consular Section fax (876) 702-6018; and e-mail at
KingstonACS@ state.gov <mailto:ACS@state.gov> . The U.S. Consular Agency
in Montego Bay has moved and is now located at Whitter Village,
Ironshore, telephone (876) 953-0620. The U.S. Consular Agency in the
Cayman Islands is located at 118 Dorcy Drive, Suite B-1, Georgetown,
Grand Cayman, telephone (345) 945-8173.
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.