Embassy of the United States

Warden Messages

U.S. Embassy Tbilisi
Warden Message
April 7, 2009

Local media reports demonstrations by opposition parties are scheduled to take place in Tbilisi on Rustaveli Avenue in front of Parliament at two o’clock pm on Thursday, April 9.  U.S. Embassy staff members have been instructed to avoid the downtown area for the duration of the demonstrations.  The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi urges American citizens in Georgia to avoid any areas of demonstrations if possible, and to exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations.  We wish to remind American citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possible escalate into violence.  American citizens should stay current with media coverage of local events, be aware of their surroundings at all times, and review their emergency preparedness plans. 

For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet web site at http://www.travel.state.gov/, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings, and health information resources can be found.  Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or, for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

The U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi is located at 11 Balanchine Street (in Didi Dighomi), Tbilisi 0131, Georgia, Tel: 995-32-27-70-00.  The after hours emergency number is 995-99-57-39-69, or, if dialing locally on a mobile telephone, 899-57-39-69.