Location: London, United Kingdom
The US Embassy is back to normal business operations, except all public appointments (visa appointments, passport appointments, and other American Citizen services) for 22 November have been cancelled. Applicants will be contacted via email to reschedule. Local authorities investigated and cleared a suspicious package outside the Embassy. Thank you for your cooperation and patience at this time.
Metropolitan Police Public Broadcast Platforms
The U.S. Embassy encourages U.S. citizens to follow the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police on their social media platforms to stay up to date with current security issues and advice across London.
@Metpoliceuk – London’s Metropolitan Police Service’s main X page x.com/metpoliceuk
@MetCC – shares information on how to report crimes and advice on non-emergency enquiries x.com/metCC
@BTP – British Transport police – shares information on how to report crimes on the transport system https://x.com/BTP
@CityPolice – for updates regarding the ‘Square mile’ of City of London Police (There are two police bodies in London) https://x.com/CityPolice?s=20
News Sites
Additionally, following news sites like @BBCBreakingnews and @Skynewsbreak are helpful. They’re normally the first to announce incidents or ongoing situations.
The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to follow your local borough’s police social media sites for updates.
Phone Book
Update your phone book with these useful contact numbers:
• Emergency Number – Police 999
• Non-Emergency Number – Police 101
Actions to Take:
Be aware of your surroundings
Review your personal security plans
Monitor local media for updates
Avoid crowds
Enroll in Safe Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel and security updates
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