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Travel Alert
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
This information is current as of today, Mon Feb 23 11:12:25 2009.
French West Indies February 13, 2009 This
Travel Alert is to alert U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to
Guadeloupe and Martinique, French West Indies (FWI), that ongoing labor
strikes in the region may affect social, economic and tourist services.
It is possible that these strikes will spread to other French overseas
departments. This Travel Alert expires on May 13, 2009.
Due to ongoing labor strikes, riot police from mainland France are now
stationed in Martinique and Guadeloupe. Most commercial activities have
ceased, and there are mounting shortages of food, water, and power on
both islands.
In Martinique, strikes and large-scale street protests continue. Gas
stations, stores, the port, and banks remain closed. There are
continuing interruptions in power and rapidly dwindling water and food
supplies.
In Guadeloupe there are reports of increasing tensions, with armed gangs
blockading routes and targeting residents and tourists. There have been
no reports of U.S. citizens being specifically targeted.
The government is reportedly mobilizing the police and armed forces to
address the possibility of severe civil unrest.
American citizens in both Guadeloupe and Martinique are encouraged to
monitor media reports, avoid large crowds, and follow all official
instructions. We remind U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended
to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into
violence.
U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events
and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
For additional information on travel to the FWI, see the Department's
Country Specific Information for French West Indies available at
http://travel.state.gov. Americans in FWI should also monitor the
website of the U.S. Embassy: http://bridgetown.usembassy.gov. U.S.
citizens should remain in contact with friends and family in the United
States with updates about their whereabouts. The U.S. Embassy will
continue to monitor the situation, and will issue updated messages as
needed.
For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the American
Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section,
located at Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados;
telephone
(246) 227-4000; ACS unit fax (246)431-0179; e-mail
consularbridge2@state.gov; web page http://bridgetown.usembassy.gov.
Travel Alert
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bureau of Consular Affairs
This information is current as of today, Mon Feb 23 11:12:25 2009.
French West Indies February 13, 2009 This
Travel Alert is to alert U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to
Guadeloupe and Martinique, French West Indies (FWI), that ongoing labor
strikes in the region may affect social, economic and tourist services.
It is possible that these strikes will spread to other French overseas
departments. This Travel Alert expires on May 13, 2009.
Due to ongoing labor strikes, riot police from mainland France are now
stationed in Martinique and Guadeloupe. Most commercial activities have
ceased, and there are mounting shortages of food, water, and power on
both islands.
In Martinique, strikes and large-scale street protests continue. Gas
stations, stores, the port, and banks remain closed. There are
continuing interruptions in power and rapidly dwindling water and food
supplies.
In Guadeloupe there are reports of increasing tensions, with armed gangs
blockading routes and targeting residents and tourists. There have been
no reports of U.S. citizens being specifically targeted.
The government is reportedly mobilizing the police and armed forces to
address the possibility of severe civil unrest.
American citizens in both Guadeloupe and Martinique are encouraged to
monitor media reports, avoid large crowds, and follow all official
instructions. We remind U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended
to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into
violence.
U.S. citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events
and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
For additional information on travel to the FWI, see the Department's
Country Specific Information for French West Indies available at
http://travel.state.gov. Americans in FWI should also monitor the
website of the U.S. Embassy: http://bridgetown.usembassy.gov. U.S.
citizens should remain in contact with friends and family in the United
States with updates about their whereabouts. The U.S. Embassy will
continue to monitor the situation, and will issue updated messages as
needed.
For any emergencies involving U.S. citizens, please contact the American
Citizens Services (ACS) Unit of the U.S. Embassy's Consular Section,
located at Wildey Business Park, Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados;
telephone
(246) 227-4000; ACS unit fax (246)431-0179; e-mail
consularbridge2@state.gov; web page http://bridgetown.usembassy.gov.
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