December 22, 2018
Location: France, countrywide
Event: During the holiday season security measures in France remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft targets frequented by Westerners.
Actions to Take:* Exercise additional vigilance at holiday festivals and events, places of
worship, and locations with large crowds.
* Review your personal security plans.
* Be aware of your surroundings.
* Monitor local media for updates.
U.S. citizens may monitor English-language French media at the following:
* http://www.france24.com/en/* http://en.rfi.fr/france/* http://www.thelocal.fr/Assistance:U.S. Embassy Paris, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfo@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Marseille, France
+33 (1) 43 12 22 22
CitizenInfoMarseille@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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United States Embassy
American Citizen Services Unit
4, avenue Gabriel
75382 Paris Cedex 08
France
Telephone in France: 01 43 12 22 22
Telephone from U.S.: (011 33) 1 43 12 22 22
Website:
https://fr.usembassy.gov/American Citizen Services:
e-mail – citizeninfo@state.gov
