L’ambasciata americana, dopo il primo allarme diramato ai cittadini statunitensi in Uganda in merito all’attentato successivamente sventato dalle autorità locali, invita a mantenere alta l’attenzione nonostante che la minaccia immediata di un attacco di al-Shabaab si ritiene sia stata efficacemente contrastata.
Restiamo vigili per la possibilità che alcune delle cellule terroristiche potrebbero essere ancora in libertà – si legge nel comunicato – Chiediamo a tutti i cittadini di mantenere alta monitorare e-mail e news per eventuali aggiornamenti e adottare misure appropriate per migliorare la sicurezza personale, come quella di variare la routine quotidiana e di evitare luoghi affollati.
“Si consiglia vivamente ai cittadini americani che viaggiano o risiedono in Uganda iscriversi al Dipartimento Smart Traveler Programma di iscrizione dello Stato (STEP) a www.Travel.State.Gov per avere gli ultimi aggiornamenti in materia di sicurezza e rendere più facile all’ambasciata degli Stati Uniti o al più vicino consolato americano di contattarvi in caso di emergenza. Se non si dispone dell’accesso a Internet, iscriversi direttamente con l’ambasciata o il consolato più vicino degli Stati Uniti.
Monitorare regolarmente il sito web del Dipartimento di Stato, dove è possibile trovare la sezione Attenzione Worldwide, Avvisi di viaggio. Per ulteriori informazioni, fare riferimento alla “Lista di controllo del viaggiatore” sul sito web del Dipartimento di Stato.
Contattate l’ambasciata degli Stati Uniti per le informazioni sulle restrizioni di viaggio. Si può rimanere in contatto e ricevere gli aggiornamenti controllando il sito Ambasciata degli Stati Uniti Kampala. È inoltre possibile chiamare il numero verde 1-888-407-4747 negli Stati Uniti e in Canada 1-202-501-4444 o da altri paesi.
L’Ambasciata degli Stati Uniti si trova a Plot 1577 Ggaba Road. Informazioni di contatto per l’ambasciata americana a Kampala sono: numero di telefono +256 (0) (414) 306 001 e-mail KampalaUSCitizen@state.gov.
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Fourth Update: Disruption of al-Shabaab Terrorist Plot
September 14, 2014
Based on coordination with Ugandan authorities, and taking into account the heightened security measures the government has put in place, we believe that the immediate threat of an al-Shabaab attack has been effectively countered. We remain vigilant to the possibility that some of the attack cell could still be at large, but we believe that it is appropriate to rescind the guidance to shelter-in-place. We urge, however, that all U.S. citizens maintain heightened security awareness and continue to monitor email and news outlets for any updates.
Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security such as varying your daily routines and avoiding crowded locations.
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Uganda enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Regularly monitor the State Department’s website, where you can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts. Read theCountry Specific Information for Uganda. For additional information, refer to the “Traveler’s Checklist” on the State Department’s website.
Contact the U.S. embassy for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can stay in touch and get updates by checking the U.S. Embassy Kampala website. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter andFacebook to have travel information at your fingertips.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Plot 1577 Ggaba Road. Contact information for the U.S. Embassy in Kampala is: phone number +256 (0) (414) 306 001 and email KampalaUSCitizen@state.gov.
U.S. Citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kampala at (256) (414) 306 001. In the case of an emergency outside business hours or during any suspension of public services U.S. Citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer by calling (256) (414) 306 001.
U.S. Citizens are urged to enroll and update their contact information with the U.S. Embassy in Kampala. The U.S. Embassy is located at Plot 1577 Ggaba Road. The phone number is (256) (414) 306 001 and emailKampalaUSCitizen@state.gov.
Updated information on travel and security in Uganda may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States, or, from overseas, 202-501-4444. American Citizens should consult the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for Uganda at the travel website.
Smart Traveller Enrollment Program (STEP)
Visiting Uganda? Living in Uganda?
Now you can enroll your short or long term stay in Uganda, or anywhere else in the world, on-line.
Please click here: https://step.state.gov/step/
