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Public Statement on IraqWarden
Message March
20, 2003 THE
EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH
THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE
PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR
ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. Armed
conflict with Iraq began on March 20, 2003. The
Department of State advises American citizens in the Philippines to take prudent
steps to ensure their personal safety in the coming days. Remain
vigilantly aware of surroundings, avoid crowds and demonstrations, keep a low
profile, vary times and routes for all travel, and ensure travel documents are
current. Listen to news reports and maintain contact with your assigned
warden or the U.S. Embassy in Manila at (63)(2) 523-1001 for an update of
developments. The Embassy will also post updated information on our web
site at http://philippines.usembassy.gov. The Embassy remains
open for all regular public services. U.S.
citizens and interests worldwide are at risk of terrorist attacks, including by
groups with links to Al-Qaida. U.S. Government facilities are on a
heightened state of alert. The Embassy in Manila may temporarily close or
suspend public services from time to time for security reasons. In that
event, we will make every effort to continue to provide emergency services to
American citizens and will provide contact information by a warden message and
on our web site. Monitor the local news as well as the Department of State
website, http://travel.state.gov,
for information concerning safety and security of American citizens overseas.
The Department of Homeland Security websites, www.dhs.gov
and www.ready.gov may also provide useful information. American
citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the Embassy at (63)(2)
523-1001. In case of an emergency outside business hours or during any
suspension of public services, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty
officer through the Embassy operator at (63)(2) 523-1001. American
citizens may also contact the Department of State, if calling from outside the
United States, at (317) 472-2328, or, from within the United States, toll-free
at 1-888-407-4747. American
citizens in the Philippines who have not registered with the Embassy are urged
to do so as soon as possible. You may register in person by coming to the
American Citizen Services Unit, Consular Section, of the Embassy at 1201 Roxas
Boulevard, Manila City or by following the instructions on the Embassy website
at http://philippines.usembassy.gov.
American citizens already registered with the Embassy are urged to update their
registration information as appropriate. U.S.
citizens should consult the Department of State’s consular information
documents, including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, the Public
Announcement for the Philippines, and the Consular Information Sheet for the
Philippines located on the Department’s internet website at http://travel.state.gov. |
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