Warden Messages
Exercise Caution This Week
Antananarivo, Madagascar
June 22, 2009
The U.S. Embassy encourages all Americans residing in Madagascar to exercise caution over the coming week. With the celebration of Malagasy Independence Day on June 26, we urge all Americans to avoid crowds - including those of a celebratory nature. Even large gatherings intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence.
Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy's website and the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs' website, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad. In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
The U.S. Embassy is located at 14-16 Rue Rainitovo, Antsahavola, Antananarivo.
The mailing address is B.P. 620, Antsahavola, Antananarivo, Madagascar;
Telephone [261] (20) 22-212-57 available 24 hours in case of emergency;
Fax [261] (20) 22-345-39.
The Embassy's web site is located at
http://www.antananarivo.usembassy.gov/ .