[RBS] US Embassy and Consulates Closed this Sunday?

[Aryeh Sonnenberg]

If you have an appointment for Sunday (or after that!), verify that someone
will be there to see you.
 
From: amctelaviv at state.gov [mailto:amctelaviv at state.gov] 
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2013 5:19 PM
To: ARYEH at MANHIGUT.ORG
Subject: Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens
 
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Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens - August 2, 2013 UPDATE
 
The Department of State has instructed certain U.S. Embassies and Consulates
to remain closed or to suspend operations on Sunday, August 4.  As a result,
all Embassy facilities will be closed on Sunday, August 4, including the
American Center in Jerusalem and the Haifa Consular Agency that would
normally be opened to the public.  The Embassy is instructing all U.S.
government employees not required for ensuring essential building safety and
security not to come into Embassy facilities for afterhours work on Sunday,
August 4.  The Department has been apprised of information that, out of an
abundance of caution and care for our employees and others who may be
visiting our installations, indicates we should institute these
precautionary steps. It is possible we may have additional days of closings
as well, depending on our analysis. 
The Department, when conditions warrant, takes steps like this to balance
our continued operations with security and safety.  However, beyond this
announcement we do not discuss specific threat information, security
considerations or measures, or other steps we may be taking. 
For further information, we refer you to the Worldwide Caution put out by
the Department dated February 19, 2013, repeated below:
 <http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_4787.html>
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_4787.html"
 
As a matter of general practice, U.S. citizens should avoid areas where
large gatherings may occur. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can
turn confrontational and escalate into violence.  You should avoid areas of
demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large
gatherings, protests, or demonstrations. 
 
Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings,
including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates.
Maintain a high level of vigilance, take appropriate steps to enhance your
personal security and follow instructions of local authorities.
 
We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Israel
enroll in the Department of State's  <https://step.state.gov/step/> Smart
Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).   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.
 
For the latest security information, U.S. citizens traveling abroad should
regularly monitor the Department of State's Internet website at
<http://www.travel.state.gov/>  travel.state.gov where the
<http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_4787.html> Worldwide
Caution, Country Specific Information
<http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_4965.html> ,
<http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html> Travel Warnings,
and Travel Alerts <http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1766.html>
can be found. Follow us on Twitter <http://twitter.com/travelgov>  and the
Bureau of Consular Affairs page on Facebook
<http://www.facebook.com/travelgov>  as well. Download our free Smart
Traveler app, available through iTunes
<https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-traveler/id442693988?mt=8>  or Google
Play
<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.state.apps.smartravel&hl=
en> , to have travel information at your fingertips. 
 
Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, or, for callers
outside the United States 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 is located at 71 Hayarkon Street in Tel Aviv and is open
from 8AM to 4:30PM. U.S. citizens may telephone the Embassy in Tel Aviv at
(972) (3) 519-7575 during working hours and the Consulate General in
Jerusalem at (972) (2) 630-4000.  After hours (for emergencies), U.S.
citizens may telephone either the Embassy in Tel Aviv at: (972) (3) 519-7551
or the Consulate General at: (972) (2) 622-7250. Up-to-date information on
security conditions can also be accessed at  <http://israel.usembassy.gov/>
http://israel.usembassy.gov or  <http://jerusalem.usconsulate.gov/>
http://jerusalem.usconsulate.gov
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