The U.S. Department of State has temporarily authorized departure for direct-hire U.S. government personnel and their family members in Port-au-Prince beginning October 7, 2022. Ongoing instability due to fuel shortages have resulted in the disruption of infrastructure, including sanitation and the availability of medical supplies, potable water and food. Sixty cases of cholera have been identified in Port-au-Prince as of October 4.

The U.S. government remains extremely limited in its ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Haiti, and is unable to provide shuttle or transportation services. Food and water insecurity is an increasing concern.

U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince reminds U.S. citizens that Haiti has the highest Travel Advisory level (Level 4: DO NOT TRAVEL) for kidnapping, crime, and civil unrest. Local police generally lack the resources to respond effectively to requests for assistance. U.S. citizens should depart Haiti now in light of the current health and security situation and infrastructure challenges.

These issues may limit access to essential services in an emergency, including access to banks, money transfers, urgent medical care, internet and telecommunications, and public and private transportation options. Please see information on What the Department of State Can and Can’t Do in a Crisis.

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