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U.S. State Dept. Issues Cuba Travel Warning


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Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2017. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Cuba while Hurricane Irma recovery efforts are underway.  Large parts of the country, including many areas of the capital Havana, are without power and running water. Transportation is difficult and many roads remain impassable due to downed trees and power lines. While Cuban authorities are working to clear the debris, it will be several days before roads are fully open in Havana. Outside the capital, north central Cuba suffered severe damage and should be avoided until further notice. On September 6, the Department authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. government employees and their family members due to Hurricane Irma. This is an update to the Travel Warning for Cuba issued September 6, 2017.

Travelers should apprise family and friends in the United States of their whereabouts, and keep in close contact with their travel agency, hotel staff, and local officials.

U.S. citizens in Cuba in need of assistance should contact the Embassy by telephone at +53- 5280-5791 or the Department of State at 1-202-501-4444. At this time, U.S. citizens should not attempt to go to the U.S. Embassy in Havana as it suffered severe flood damage.

You can inform the Department of State about U.S. citizens affected by the hurricane who require emergency assistance through the following ways:

  • Visit Task Force Alert and select “2017 Hurricane Irma”
  • Email [email protected] and provide as much information as possible (at a minimum, please provide their full name, gender, and last known location within country, if known).
  • Call us at 1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. & Canada), +1-202-501-4444 (from Overseas)
  • Contact the U.S. Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy’s Consular Section by telephone at (+53) 5280-5791.

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Source: http://state.gov


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