Messages to U.S. Citizens
Worldwide Caution
Travel Warning
Messages to U.S. Citizen
- Security Message to U.S. Citizens - Demonstrations Near the Embassy - January 28, 2013
- Message to U.S. Citizens - Black Nazarene Vigil Traffic Information - January 8, 2013
- Message to U.S. Citizens - Foreign Service Officers Test - December 31, 2012
- Message to U.S. Citizens - New ACS Unit Walk-In Hours - December 10, 2012
Other Messages to U.S. Citizens
- Security Message to U.S. Citizens: Holiday Security Reminder - December 5, 2012
- Emergency Message to U.S. Citizens - Juvenile Pickpocket Gangs- July 19, 2012
- Philippine Civil Aviation Safety Caution - January 15, 2008
- Dengue Fever - October 22, 2007
- New Cell Phone Policy for Visa Applicants
Avian Influenza and other Health Information
- How to Prepare for "Sheltering-In-Place" (PDF 304KB)
- Dengue Fever (PDF 89KB)
- Avian Influenza A (H5N1) & Pandemic Influenza (PDF 137KB)
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Typhoon Season Begins for the Philippines
There is increased tropical storm activity which may impact the Philippines. Reports on developing storm activity are available on http://www.typhoon2000.ph and http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil. In the event of severe tropical depressions, please note the following recommendations to ensure minimal disruption or damage to yourself and your property:
- secure loose outdoor items around the home;
- fill vehicles and generator fuel tanks;
- check and charge all cell phones and emergency radios;
- make ice blocks;
- check and assemble flashlights, tools, and first aid kits;
- procure batteries, candles, matches, potable water, canned or dry food, pet foods, medications, etc.
Two Web sites; http://www.ready.gov and http://www.americanredcross.org offer additional emergency preparedness plans for your immediate review.
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Information about approaching weather patterns can be found at http://www.typhoon2000.ph/ and http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph
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Information about Volcanic Activity / Earthquakes can be found at http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph and at http://volcanoes.usgs.gov.
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Emergency Contact Information
- In case of Emergency outside business hours, American citizens may reach the Embassy Duty officer through the Embassy operator at (63)(2) 301-2000.
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