Warden Messages
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan would like to bring to the attention of American citizens residing or traveling in Tajikistan the following message distributed via the Consular Warden System of the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan:
Bishkek Warden Message on Earthquake Preparedness - February 13, 2007
The U.S. Embassy in Kyrgyzstan would like to remind American Citizens that Kyrgyzstan is located in a seismically-active zone. In light of recent moderate-scale earthquakes with epicenters in Kyrgyzstan, we would like to offer the following resources for earthquake preparedness:
- Earthquake preparedness at Overseas Posts (big file – 1.2 MB)
- A helpful link to Mexico City’s Earthquake Preparedness plan. This includes a family earthquake preparedness plan, a residential earthquake hazard reduction checklist, what to do during and after an earthquake, and information for wardens in the event of an earthquake.
The key to surviving an earthquake is planning. This information will help you plan for a major disaster. Remember it is important to involve your entire family in the planning. Because earthquakes occur without warning, it is important to take steps now to minimize their effect on your family.
U.S. citizens are urged to register and update their contact information at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek. The U.S. Embassy in Bishkek is located at 171 Prospect Mira, 720016 Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The phone number is 996-312-551-241, fax: 996-312-551-264, and website: http://bishkek.usembassy.gov.
Updated information on travel and security in the Kyrgyz Republic may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States and Canada or, from outside the United States and Canada, 1-202-501-4444. U.S. citizens should consult the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet and Travel Warning for the Kyrgyz Republic at http://travel.state.gov, the Public Announcement for Central Asia at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_2491.html, the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement at http://travel.state.gov/wwc1.html, and the travel publication "A Safe Trip Abroad" at http://travel.state.gov/asafetripabroad.html .
The U.S. Embassy in Tajikistan can be reached 24/7 at 992-37-229-2000. The Consular Section can be reached directly at 992-37-229-2300. The Embassy’s Duty Officer can be reached at 992-917-70-10-32. Non-emergency services for American citizens: Mon-Fri, 2-4 p.m. In the event of emergency, you may reach the Duty Officer at (917) 70-10-32. You may also reach the Consular Officer via the Embassy main phone number: (992-37) 229-20-00.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Under current Tajik law, foreign citizens staying in Tajikistan for more than three calendar days must register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or OVIR of Tajikistan within three business days of arrival in Tajikistan. We encourage all American citizens to register with the U.S. Embassy as well even if they are temporarily in country. You may register at the U.S. State Department travel registration website: https://travelregistration.state.gov. All travel warnings and public announcements, including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement and the Central Asia Public Announcement, are available at www.travel.state.gov. Medevac information is available at www.travel.state.gov/medical. Voting information is located at www.fvap.gov.