Weather Alert – U. S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia (09 February 2023)
Location: Mount Karangetang, Siau Island, Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Event: Volcanic lava flow and increased seismic activity from the active volcano Mount Karangetang. Indonesian authorities have increased the alert level in this area to level 3 on a four-point warning scale with 4 being the highest level. Authorities have urged all people in the surrounding communities to avoid travel within 1.6 miles of the volcano’s summit and to remain vigilant of further volcanic activity.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid travel within the immediate area of Mount Karangetang.
- If you live or are traveling within Siau Island, monitor local media for updates.
- In the event of major volcanic activity, notify friends and family of your safety.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Jakarta, Indonesia
- +62-21-5083-1000
- https://id.usembassy.gov/
- JakartaACS@state.gov
- U.S. Consulate General Surabaya, Indonesia
- +62-31-297-5300 or +62-21-5083-1000 after hours
- https://id.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/surabaya/
- SurabayaACS@state.gov
- U.S. Consular Agency in Bali, Indonesia
- +62-361-233-605 or +62-21-5083-1000 after hours
- CABali@state.gov
- For regular updates, follow the U.S. Consulate General in Surabaya on Twitter and Facebook and the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta at Twitter and Facebook.
- State Department – Consular Affairs
- Indonesia Country Information
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