Warden Message

January 15, 2008

The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon has limited movement of its personnel after an explosion north of Beirut.  An Embassy vehicle was damaged and one Lebanese employee was slightly injured in the explosion.  There are reports that passersby were killed. The Embassy is monitoring the situation closely and reminds all Americans residing in Lebanon to maintain a high level of vigilance, especially when planning travel.  Americans are also advised to avoid popular gathering spots and to report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement officials.
 
Americans living or traveling in Lebanon are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website, http://travelregistration.state.gov, so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Lebanon. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

The U.S. Embassy is located in Awkar, near Antelias, Beirut, Lebanon. Public access hours for American citizens are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. However, American citizens who require emergency services outside of these hours may contact the Embassy by telephone at any time. The telephone numbers are (961-4) 542-600, 543-600, and fax 544-209.  Website:  http://lebanon.usembassy.gov.  The Arabic language website is: http://arabic.lebanon.usembassy.gov/

For the latest security information, Americans should regularly monitor the Department’s web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada, or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).