Warden Messages
26 March 2009
U.S. Embassy London Warden Message: Demonstration on April 1, 2009
This Warden Message is being issued to make U.S. citizens aware of a march/demonstration scheduled to take place in front of the U.S. Embassy in London on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, in connection with the upcoming G-20 Summit. The march will begin in front of the Embassy then move to Trafalgar Square for a demonstration. The number of demonstrators is expected to exceed 5,000 people. While we anticipate that the demonstration will be loud and disruptive but peaceful and well-policed, access to the Embassy may be affected.
We remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. American citizens are therefore urged to avoid the areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations. American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events and be aware of their surroundings at all times.
Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Embassy's website at http://london.usembassy.gov, as well as the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs' website at www.travel.state.gov , where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found. The Embassy also encourages American citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html , 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 United States and Canada, or outside the United States and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
The Special Consular Services unit of the U.S. Embassy in London can be reached by email to SCSLondon@state.gov, or by calling 011-44 (0)20-7499-9000.
To register your details with the U.S. Embassy in London so that we may be able to contact you in an emergency, please visit https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/
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