Location: Baghdad, Iraq

Event: In observance of the Liberation of Iraq from ISIS anniversary on December 10, residents of Baghdad should anticipate fireworks and celebratory gunfire throughout the city, to include the International Zone (IZ).

Actions to Take:

• Remain indoors, sheltered from falling projectiles
• Keep a low profile
• Be aware of your surroundings

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Baghdad
  Al-Kindi Street, International Zone, Baghdad
  Telephone (during business hours)
  From Iraq: 0760-030-3000;
  From the United States: 301-985-8841
  U.S. Citizen Emergency After-Hours Telephone (ask for the duty officer)
  From Iraq: 0760-030-3000;
  From the United States: 301-985-8841
  E-mail: BaghdadACS@state.gov
  Website: https://iq.usembassy.gov/
• U.S. Consulate General Erbil
  413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq
  Telephone (during business hours)
  From Iraq: 0760-030-3227;
  From the United States: 240-264-3467 extension 4554
  U.S. Citizen Emergency After-Hours Telephone (ask for the duty officer)
  From Iraq: 066-211-4554;
  From the United States: 240-264-3467
  E-mail: ErbilACS@state.gov
  Website: https://iq.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/erbil/
• State Department – Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Iraq Country Information
• Iraq Travel Advisory
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
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By U.S. Embassy in Baghdad | 10 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert