Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens – U.S. Embassy Tirana, Albania (July 30, 2024)
Location: Countrywide
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Event: The U.S. Embassy in Tirana is monitoring several wildfires throughout the country and urges all U.S. citizens to exercise caution in areas threatened by the fires. U.S. citizens in Albania in need of assistance may contact the U.S. Embassy by phone at 4224-7285 (dialing from Albania) or +355-4224-7285 (dialing from outside Albania), or email: ACSTirana@state.gov.
Actions to Take:
- If you have an immediate or life-threatening emergency, please call 127 for an ambulance, 112 for police, or 128 for the fire department. You can also contact the National Emergency at info@urgjenca.gov.al(http://urgjenca.gov.al/).
- Avoid affected areas and follow police instructions regarding road closures or traffic disruptions.
- We strongly encourage U.S. citizens in affected areas who are safe to monitor local news and to contact their loved ones directly and/or update their status on social media.
- U.S. citizens should follow the emergency instructions provided by local authorities and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at http://step.state.govto receive important emergency information from the U.S. Department of State.
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