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Additional information, including information about the U.S. Government’s efforts to provide humanitarian assistance, is available at www.state.gov. A list of websites, which include contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates in countries that have been affected by the tsunamis, is below. Look for information about the Consular Section or services for American citizens. http://colombo.usembassy.gov/ For information about how you can provide assistance to those in need, please call the Center for International Disaster Information at 703-276-1914 or visit the USAID website at: http://www.usaid.gov/. For additional information please visit the State Department website. |
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The Department of State has established emergency numbers for those who have questions about the welfare or whereabouts of American citizens in areas affected by the tsunamis. U.S. citizens may also obtain up-to-date information by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada, and 317-472-2328 from overseas. These numbers can also be used to pass on information about Americans in these areas. The Department of State has issued public announcements with regard to travel to the region, and urges Americans to defer all non-essential travel to Indonesia and Thailand. The full text for all of the Department of State’s public announcements regarding the tsunami can be accessed using the links below. They encourage all American citizens living or traveling in any part of the countries affected by the tsunamis in the Indian Ocean, even if not directly affected by this crisis, to call or e-mail family members to let them know their welfare. Americans traveling in these countries who require assistance should contact the closest Embassy or Consulate. Tsunami Public Announcement
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