The office of U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, D-Huntington, is offering the following assistance for Americans who may be in Egypt:
- Contact his office at (631)951-2210. A caseworker can help you and your family work with the federal government.
- The Department of State is making arrangements for U.S. citizens who wish to depart Egypt for safe haven locations in Europe. This assistance will be provided on a reimbursable basis, as required by U.S. law.
- U.S. citizens currently in Egypt can contact the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Cairo at: Egypt Emergency
1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada
1-202-501-4444 for callers outside the United States and Canada
- For the latest information from the U.S. State Department on the ongoing situation in Egypt, please visit the department's travel advisory site.
And for more information about the situation in Egypt and how the federal government can help you or someone you know, see his website for the latest updates. His office is available to assist with any issue involving a federal agency.
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