US Embassy reminds citizens of travel advisory in keeping with upcoming holidays in Sri Lanka

The US Embassy has reminded US citizens in Sri Lanka of the Level Two travel advisory issued after the terrorist attacks, in line with the upcoming holidays in the country.

Issuing a security alert, the Embassy stated that "terrorists may attack with little or no warning" places of public gathering.

The warnings come against the backdrop of explosions which took place in Thailand yesterday

The Embassy listed out the following places as possible target areas - tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, hospitals, and other public areas.

Accordingly, US citizens have been advised to ;

• Follow the instructions of local authorities.
• Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
• Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
• Review the Crime and Safety Report for Sri Lanka.

The foreign mission also stated that US citizens could reach out for assistance on the following contact numbers ;

• +94 11 249 8500 
• +94 077-725-6307 (after hours)
• colomboacs@state.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs (888-407-4747  or 202-501-4444)