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Security Alert: Madrid (Spain)
Terrorists Intent on Targeting U.S. Citizens, Including Children
Threats; Terrorism
Europe > Spain
5/22/2018
The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs, and other public venues. Actions to take:- Stay alert in public places, including schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations and transportation hubs.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Keep a low profile.
- Know how to use the local phone system. The equivalent of “911” in the U.S. is 112 in Spain. There is always an English-speaker on duty.
Assistance:U.S. Embassy Madrid, Spain +34-915-872-200 AskACS@state.gov http://es.usembassy.govU.S. Consulate General Barcelona, Spain +34-932-802-227 BarcelonaACS@state.gov http://es.usembassy.gov State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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