Warden Messages
Earthquake preparedness (01/03/2008)
The following is a message distributed through the Consular Warden System of the American Embassy in Tashkent.
The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens residing and/or traveling in Uzbekistan that it is located in an earthquake-prone region of the world. Since December 31, 2007 the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has registered three earthquakes, ranging in magnitude from 4.8 to 5.7 on the Richter scale, within Uzbekistan or close to its borders in neighboring Kyrgyzstan.
For tips on earthquake preparedness, American Citizens living in Uzbekistan are encouraged to periodically review http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.shtm.
The U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan is located at 3, Moyqo’rghon Street, 5th Block, Yunusobod District, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 100093. The main telephone number is 998-71-120-5450. The fax number is 998-71-120-6335. The website is http://uzbekistan.usembassy.gov. For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Central Asia Regional Public Announcement, and the Uzbekistan Consular Information Sheet and Travel Warning can be found. Up-to-date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States and Canada, 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).