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An item resembling an explosive device was recently found at the residence of a US Embassy employee. If you notice any suspicious items in your home, office, hotel, or any public area, do not handle it or use a mobile phone in the immediate vicinity. Instead, leave the area and contact the local police and the Regional Security Officer by calling (967)(1)755-2170. If any additional information concerning the event affects the security of the US Embassy or the American citizen community, the Embassy will provide further reports.
The Embassy reminds US citizens to maintain a high level of vigilance, avoid crowds and demonstrations, keep a low profile, vary times and routes for all travel, and ensure travel documents are current.
The U.S. Embassy is located at Dhahr Himyar Zone, Sheraton Hotel District, P.O. Box 22347. The telephone number of the Consular Section is (967)(1) 755-2000, extension 2153 or 2266. The fax number is (967)(1) 303-175. The after hours emergency number is (967)(1) 755-2000 (press zero for extension). In case of an emergency, if these regular numbers do not work, please call 967-733213509.
Current information on travel and security in Yemen 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 Travel Warning for Yemen, the Consular Information Sheet for Yemen, the Middle East and North Africa Public Announcement, and the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement on the Department's Internet site at http://travel.state.gov. For the latest health information for travelers overseas, please call the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) or visit www.cdc.gov/travel.
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