Warden Message

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Nicaragua would like to bring to the attention of American citizens residing or traveling in Nicaragua the following message distributed via the Consular Warden System of the U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua:

Nicaragua Warden Message on 2007 Hurricane Season

August 20, 2007

Information has circulated regarding the progress of hurricane “Dean” and even though Nicaragua is not directly in its path, it is advisable to monitor its progress particularly as it gets closer to the Nicaraguan coast.  Updates on the storm are available from the National Hurricane Center’s website at http://www.nhc.noaa.gov  and on the Department of State’s website at www.travel.state.gov.  This is also a good time for you to review hurricane emergency preparedness procedures and stock up on some essentials, if you do not have them already.

The U.S. State Department recently released a Public Announcement on the 2007 Hurricane Season, which can be found here:
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3245.html#

Information on hurricanes and storm preparedness may be found in the “Hurricane Season-Know Before You Go” pamphlet at: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/hurricane_season/hurricane_season_2915.html,
and on the “Natural Disasters” page of the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website at: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1207.html. 

U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the Department of State’s travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov.  Registration will make your presence and whereabouts known.  While Consular Officers will do their utmost to assist Americans in a crisis, travelers should always be aware that local authorities bear primary responsibility for the welfare of people living or traveling in their jurisdictions. 

The U.S. Embassy in Managua is currently located at Km 4 ½  C. Sur Managua, Nicaragua. The phone number is 505-266-6010, fax: 505-266-9943, and website: http://managua.usembassy.gov.  

Updated information on travel and security in Nicaragua may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada or, from outside the United States and Canada, 1-202-501-4444. U.S. citizens should consult the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet and Travel Warning for Nicaragua at http://travel.state.gov, the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement at http://travel.state.gov/wwc1.html, and the travel publication "A Safe Trip Abroad" at http://travel.state.gov/asafetripabroad.html .

The U.S. Embassy in Managua can be reached 24/7 at 505-266-6010.  In emergency events after hours, U.S. citizens can call this phone number and ask for the Duty Officer on call. The Consular Section can be reached directly at 505-268-0123.  Non-emergency services for American citizens are Monday through Friday, 1:00 to 3:00 PM.  Please note that the consular section will be relocating to a new building within the next few months.  Any changes to service hours will be posted on the Embassy website:

http://managua.usembassy.gov.

U.S. Embassy Managua Consular Section
Km 4 ½ Carretera Sur, Managua
Tel: 505-268-0123
Fax: 505-266-9943
E-mail: consularmanagua@state.gov
WEB SITE: http://managua.usembassy.gov/