Emergency Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Tirana American Citizen Services (ACS) has improved its messaging system. In addition to issuing emergency messages, security messages, and normal messages through the email, the U.S. Embassy will also utilize SMS technology to send messages. Whenever the ACS section issues emergency, security, or normal messages, we will send an abbreviated version in a text message to U.S. citizens who have registered via the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and provided a valid mobile number. Please add the following number to your contacts – 19028003544 – the ACS section will utilize this number to send text messages. We encourage all U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Albania to update their registration information and include a valid mobile number (Albanian, U.S., or international) in order to take full advantage of this service.
Information about routine demonstrations will not be sent to U.S. citizens via SMS or email, but will be posted under the security messages for U.S. citizens page. Please monitor this page regularly for information about demonstration activities in Albania.
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Update on Flooding in Northern Albania
4/10/2013: The Albanian Ministry of the Interior has announced a state of emergency for Obot, Berdice, Dajc, and Velipoje in the coastal flood plain region and the region of Shkoder due to continued heavy rains and increased water flow in the Drini and Buna rivers in the north.
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Flooding in Northern Albania
3/15/2013: The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that heavy rains have increased water flows in the rivers of Northern Albania, which may cause severe flooding in the area.
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Worldwide Caution
2/19/2013: The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world.
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Planned Demonstration in Pogradec
9/18/2012: The Albanian Imam League has applied for a permit from the Albanian State Police to hold a public demonstration in the city of Pogradec tomorrow, September 19, 2012.
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Updated Information on Inclement Winter Weather
2/13/2012: This is an update to the Emergency Message of February 8, 2012, regarding severe winter weather conditions in northern, southern, and southeastern Albania.
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Inclement Winter Weather
2/8/2012: The U.S. Embassy in Tirana informs U.S. citizens residing in or visiting Albania of continuing severe winter weather conditions in northern, southern, and southeastern regions of the country.
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Off-Limits Establishments For U.S. Personnel
10/14/2011: The U.S. Embassy in Tirana informs U.S. citizens that, because of potential security concerns, U.S. embassy personnel are now prohibited from going to the following Tirana locations: Read more ยป
