Warden Information

Warden Message

March 15, 2006
 

Attention all American citizens:

This is an update to the warden message issued on February 10, 2006, regarding animal deaths in the Turtle Islands.  The investigation of those mysterious deaths at Barklay Island remains inconclusive, and the cause of death of mammals and other animals there remains unknown.  There is no evidence to date, however, of any health hazards to humans in the Turtle Islands.   
 
For information on travel in Sierra Leone, see the Department of State's Consular Information Sheet at <<http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1016.html>> on the Department's web site at <<http://travel.state.gov>>.  Up-to-date information on safety and security is available at 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S. and Canada, or for callers in other countries, 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).
 
U.S. citizens in Sierra Leone are strongly encouraged to register with the Department of State at <https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/home.asp>  Anyone without Internet access may register in person at the U.S. Embassy in Freetown and obtain information there on travel and security in Sierra Leone.
 
The U.S. Embassy is located at the corners of Siaka Stevens and Walpole Streets in Freetown.  Telephone numbers for American citizens emergencies are 226-481 and, after hours, 227-998.  Our web site is <<http://freetown.usembassy.gov>>.