Embassy of the United States of America, Manila
Warden Notice
August 7, 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.

MAYON VOLCANO UPDATE

The U.S. Embassy advises American Citizens in the Philippines to avoid the Mayon Volcano area, located in the Province of Albay , approximately 300 kilometers (186.41 miles) southeast of Manila , on the island of Luzon .  The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) raised its alert status for the Mayon Volcano to Alert Level 4, indicating that a hazardous explosive eruption is imminent.  This alert status strictly restricts entry within 7 kilometers, called the "Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ)," from the summit crater.  The danger zone was extended to 8 kilometers on the southeast quadrant of the volcano facing the Bonga Gully. 

Updated information on volcanoes in the Philippines is available on the Web sites listed below. The Embassy encourages all Americans residing in or visiting areas near volcanoes to consult these websites frequently and to adhere to all safety instructions from Philippine authorities.

http://www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph/
http://volcanoes.usgs.gov
American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the Embassy at (63)(2) 528-6300. 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://usembassy.state.gov/posts/rp1/wwwhmain.html.

Americans living in or visiting the Philippines are encouraged to register with the Consular Section of the US Embassy in Manila.  The easiest way to do this is via the Internet, using a link on TRAVEL.STATE.GOV or directly at https://travelregistration.state.gov. Alternatively, Americans may register with the Consular Section in person, by mail, or by fax.  Get more information on registration at http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/rp1/wwwha020.html.