Important Security Announcement for American Citizens in Nepal
Town Hall Meeting
December 15, 2008
We would like to invite you to attend an informational briefing about the attacks in Mumbai this Thursday, Dec. 18th at 4:00pm at the Phora Durbar compound. This briefing was prepared by the OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) group in India on Dec. 1st and covers information about where the terrorists attacked in the city and what their initial actions were. While there has been no/no indication that similar events could occur here, we wanted to offer this presentation to private Americans resident here for informational purposes only.
If you wish to attend, please RSVP to this email or to wardenktm@state.gov You will need to present your U.S. passport or a copy of your passport at the Phora Durbar entrance in order to attend. Parking is limited, so please plan accordingly.
For additional information, please refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” found at http://travel.state.gov. Americans living or traveling in Nepal are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is located at Maharajgunj. The telephone number is 977-1-4007200, 4007201. The number for after-hours emergencies is 977-1-4007266, 4007269. The fax number is 977-1-4007281. The Consulate’s e-mail address is consktm@state.gov and its Internet web page is http://nepal.usembassy.gov U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State’s latest Country Specific Information for Nepal and the Worldwide Caution, both available at: http://travel.state.gov. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).