Warden Information

 

WARDEN MESSAGE

May  23, 2006

Attention all American citizens:

There are no known outbreaks of H5N1 in Sierra Leone.  This message is to inform you that Tthe Office of National Security has taken responsibility for coordinating the response to a potential outbreak of Avian Flu in Sierra Leone. The Government of Sierra Leone asks that people notify government veterinarians immediately if any bird corpses are found.  Once notified, they will go to the area to obtain samples that will be tested for the H5N1 virus.

There are two numbers to call:
 
Lansana Conteh  076 603 674
Frances Sankoh 076 734 580 or 033 485 089
 
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).
 
For information on Avian Influenza and Pandemic Flu preparedness, see www.cdc.gov, www.who.int, and www.pandemicflu.gov.  For additional information on avian influenza as it affects American citizens residing abroad, see the U.S. Department of State’s Avian Influenza Fact Sheet at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health1181.html.  
 
U.S. citizens in Sierra Leone are strongly encouraged to register with the Department of State at https://travelregistration.state.gov.  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.