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SLUG: (CQ) U-S/Expatriates Warning (S)
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DATE=1-24-03 TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT TITLE=U-S / EXPATRIATES WARNING (S)(CQ) NUMBER=2-298773 BYLINE=DAVID GOLLUST DATELINE=STATE DEPARTMENT CONTENT= /// EDS: A LONG VERSION WILL BE FILED FOLLOWING A POWELL MEETING AT THE OAS THIS AFTERNOON. /// /// RE-RUNNING TO CORRECT, CHANGING COUNTRY TO COUNTRIES, IN THE INTRO -- NO OTHER CHANGES // INTRO: The United States is advising its citizens living abroad to be prepared for possible emergency evacuations from their countries of residence. V-O-A's David Gollust reports from the State Department. TEXT: The cable to U-S embassies and consulates abroad comes amid a U-S military buildup in the Gulf, and officials here would not deny that at least one of the reasons for the advisory was the possibility of a war with Iraq. The State Department is instructing the diplomatic posts to issue so-called "warden messages" to local American communities reminding U-S citizens of steps they should take to be prepared for emergencies, including possible evacuations. These include keeping passports, travel, and personal documents up-to-date, and having emergency supplies of prescription drugs and food on hand. The State Department routinely issues travel warnings for specific countries where terrorist attacks, political upheaval or natural disasters have occurred. But officials here acknowledge that a world-wide cautionary message is unusual, though not unprecedented. (Signed) NEB/DAG/KBK/FC |
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