Embassy of the United States of America, Manila
Warden Notice
November 29, 2006

THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU.

Typhoon Watch In Effect - DURIAN (REMING)

Be advised that a tropical depression east of the Philippine Islands may develop into a category 1 typhoon by November 29, and may reach Category 4 strength within 24 to 48 hours.  The current forecast is that it will reach the Philippines north of Manila by early morning Friday December 1, with winds reaching 60 mph (100 km/ph).  If it strengthens to a Category 4 storm, winds could reach 130 mph (220km/hr).  

Please remember that Friday is a holiday and the embassy will be closed.

Future developments concerning the storm’s intensity may be tracked via the following web sites: http://metocph.nmci.navy.mil   or www.typhoon2000.ph  

U.S. citizens in the projected path of the storm are strongly urged to monitor media reports and follow all official instructions.  Visitors should be familiar with their hotel evacuation plans.  Flight into and out of affected airports may be suspended at anytime.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  All U.S. citizens in the affected areas should secure their travel documents, (i.e. U.S. Passport, Birth Certificate, picture ID’s, etc.)  U.S. citizens are reminded to stay in contact with friends and family in the United States to keep them apprised of your current whereabouts.

American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the Embassy at (63)(2) 528-6300. The Embassy will be closed on Friday, December 1. In case of an emergency outside business hours, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer through the Embassy operator at (63)(2) 528-6300. The U.S. Embassy is located at: 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines. The Consular American Citizen Services (ACS) section's fax number is (63)(2) 522-3242 and the ACS web page is at http://philippines.usembassy.gov/wwwh3004.html .