Warden Message

12 September 2005
Warden Message U.S. Consulate General Belfast

Since Saturday, September 10, 2005 there have been sporadic outbreaks of violence in and around Belfast, as well as in other parts of Northern Ireland. There has been severe rioting and damage to public and private property.

Traffic patterns in and around Belfast, as well as in other parts of Northern Ireland may be temporarily disrupted. For the latest information in the Belfast area, please call Travel Watch at (028) 90254-517 to speak to someone or (084) 57123-321 for an automated message. For questions about traffic in other areas of Northern Ireland, please contact the local police in that area. For questions regarding bus or rails line disruptions, please visit www.translink.co.uk. Check specific tourist sites to determine whether they are open to the public.

U.S. citizens are advised to maintain a high level of vigilance, take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, and exercise caution in public places or while using public transportation.

The Consulate General is open for normal operations. Please refer to media outlets for further information and consult the U.S. Consulate General website available through, www.usembassy.org.uk, for information on Consulate General services.

As the Department continues to develop information on any potential security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat information through its consular information program documents, available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. 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. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

You may also reach the U.S. Consulate General in Belfast at (028) 90386-100 (8:30am-5pm).

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