Dominican Republic: Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens

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The U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo informs U.S. citizens that there are reports of political groups currently protesting in the area around the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) campus. Violence is being reported in the area and local media outlets indicate that a police officer was shot and possibly killed during a confrontation at the UASD. U.S. citizens are asked to stay away from the UASD area for the rest of the day, particularly the area near Alma Mater St. and Jose Contreras St.

 

We therefore urge you to avoid any other areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.  Stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of your surroundings at all times. 

U.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad should enroll in the Smart Travelers Enrollment Program (STEP) at the following website: https://travelregistration.state.gov.  U.S. citizens without internet access may enroll directly at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate at their destination.  By enrolling, U.S. citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency.

 

Updated information on travel and security may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-407-4747 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting 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 further information, please consult the Worldwide Caution and other consular information, including Country Specific Information, for specific countries.  These products and the latest international travel information for U.S. citizens are available on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov.

 

For any emergencies involving U.S. Citizens in the Dominican Republic, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy.  The Consular Section Embassy is located at the corner of Cesar Nicolas Penson Street and Máximo Gómez Avenue, Santo Domingo, D.R.; telephone 809-221-2171; e-mail SDOAmericans@state.gov.  For more information, visit our web page http://santodomingo.usembassy.gov.