Warden Message
February 9, 2009
Dear Warden:
In an effort to strengthen communication among U.S. citizens in the Guayaquil Consular District, we are planning quarterly meetings with our wardens. Our next warden training will be held on Friday, March 6th from 10:00AM-12:00PM at the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil. We will be discussing emergency preparedness: how to prepare for crises, how to protect yourself, and how to communicate important information with fellow U.S. citizens in various emergency situations.
Like many countries, Ecuador could potentially experience a variety of natural risks including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and flooding. During our training session, we will provide you with tools to minimize your risk and help to protect others if a disaster occurs. If you plan to attend, please notify the ACS office no later than March 4th at 4:00PM. To confirm your attendance, please contact us at ACSGuayaquil@state.gov providing us with your full name, date of birth and passport number. Wardens who do not RSVP will not be able to participate in the training. Sign-In for the meeting begins at 9AM. Dress is business casual, and please be sure to bring your U.S. passport.
If you know any U.S. citizens interested in becoming a warden, please spread the word. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are willing to help out in emergencies. Anyone interested in becoming a warden may email the Consulate (ACSGuayaquil@state.gov) for more information. As you know, being a warden is also a great opportunity to meet other U.S. citizens in your community and learn about the services that the Consulate provides.
We look forward to meeting with you soon!
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Americans living or traveling in Ecuador are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Ecuador. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. Please see the following links for local warden message information in Quito and Guayaquil, respectively,
http://ecuador.usembassy.gov and http://guayaquil.usconsulate.gov.
U.S. citizens should consult the Country Specific Information for Ecuador and the latest Travel Alerts and Warnings and Worldwide Caution at the Department's web site at http://travel.state.gov. Updated information on travel and security in Ecuador may also be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747 within the United States or by calling 1-202-501-4444 outside the United States.
The U.S. Embassy in Quito is located at Avigiras E12-170 y Eloy Alfaro. The telephone during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) is (011) 593 2 398 5000 X3800. Within the same city use the last seven digits. Add the city code for intercity telephone calls. See also the Embassy web site at http://ecuador.usembassy.gov. American Citizen walk-in hours are between 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Thursday, excluding U.S. and Ecuadorian holidays.
The U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil is located at the corner of Avenida 9 de Octubre and Garcia Moreno (next to the Hotel Oro Verde); telephone (011-593-4) 232-3570 during business hours(8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.) or 232-1152 for after-hours emergencies; fax (011-593-4) 232-0904. See the Consulate General web site at http://guayaquil.usconsulate.gov.