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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
WORLDWIDE CAUTION
April 29, 2004
This Public Announcement is being updated to remind U.S.citizens
of the continuing threat of terrorist actions and anti-American
violence against U.S. citizens and interests overseas. This supersedes
the Worldwide Caution dated March 23, 2004 and expires on October
23, 2004.
The Department of State is deeply concerned about the heightened
threat of terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and interests
abroad. The Department is also concerned about the potential for
demonstrations and violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests
overseas. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of
vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security
awareness.
The Department of State remains concerned by indications that al-Qaida
continues to prepare to strike U.S. interests abroad. Al-Qaida and
its associated organizations have most recently struck in the Middle
East and in Europe but other geographic locations could also be
venues for attacks. Future al-Qaida attacks could possibly involve
non-conventional weapons such as chemical or biological agents as
well as conventional weapons of terror. We also cannot rule out
that al-Qaida will attempt a catastrophic attack within the U.S.
Terrorist actions may include, but are not limited to, suicide
operations, hijackings, bombings or kidnappings. These may involve
aviation and other transportation and maritime interests, and may
also include conventional weapons, such as explosive devices. Terrorists
do not distinguish between official and civilian targets. These
may include facilities where U.S. citizens and other foreigners
congregate or visit, including residential areas, clubs, restaurants,
places of worship, schools, hotels and public areas. U.S. citizens
are encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take
appropriate steps to increase their security awareness.
U.S. Government facilities worldwide remain at a heightened state
of alert. These facilities may temporarily close or suspend public
services from time to time to assess their security posture. In
those instances, U.S. embassies and consulates will make every effort
to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Americans abroad
are urged to monitor the local news and maintain contact with the
nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
As the Department continues to develop information on any potential
security threats to U.S. citizens overseas, it shares credible threat
information through its consular information program documents,
available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov.
In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain
up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747
toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular
toll line at 1-317-472-2328.
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located at 25 Atoneli
Street, Tbilisi 380026. We can be reached by telephone number: 995-32-989967
ext. 4500, fax number: 995-32-922953, or e-mail: tbilisivisa@state.gov.
Additional information can be found at the embassy's website: http://georgia.usembassy.gov/consular.htm.
Hours for American Citizens Services are Monday through Friday,
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. excepting American and Georgian holidays.
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