If you are caught in a natural disaster
or civil disturbance, you will want to let your relatives know as
soon as possible that you are safe. You may contact the Consular
Section, which will try to pass a message to your family through
the State Department. U.S. officials will do everything they can
to contact and advise you. Priority will be given to helping Americans
who have been hurt or are in immediate danger.
Civil
Disturbances and Disasters