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U.S. Embassy in Belgium

Location: Brussels

Event: Police have heightened security in response to a threat of a possible metro attack to be conducted today, March 8. Continue to be aware of your surroundings and use caution when traveling in and around Brussels.

Actions to take:

Avoid crowds.
Keep a low profile.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Monitor local media for updates.
Refer to our website for the latest Alerts and Messages for U.S. citizens.

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy in Belgium, located at 27 Boulevard du Regent/Regentlaan, 1000 Brussels. Tel. +32-2-811-4000, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, except U.S. and Belgian holidays. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +32-2-811-4000; USCitizenBrussels@state.gov.
1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries.
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