Security Advisory from Mission germany

There is a heightened concern regarding the terrorist threat in Germany leading up to national elections on September 27th and in response, the German government has taken measures to enhance security throughout the country.  The U.S. Embassy encourages Americans in Germany to increase their vigilance and take appropriate steps to bolster their own personal security. 

The Department of State's July 29, 2009, "Worldwide Caution" public announcement, which can be found on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html, provides additional information on potential threats to U.S. citizens overseas, along with advice on how to reduce your vulnerability to such threats.  Additional general information on residing and traveling abroad, including the latest Country Specific Information for Germany, may be found on-line at http://travel.state.gov.

Contact information for the U.S. Embassy in Berlin, and Consulates in Frankfurt, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Munich and Leipzig may be found at the American Citizen Services page.

U.S. citizens requiring emergency assistance should contact local police at 110, or the U.S. Embassy Duty Officer, who can be reached via the Embassy switchboard by calling (030) 8305-0.