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In its revised Travel Alert on Chile, the State Department is advising U.S. citizens to avoid tourism and non-essential travel to Chile due to the February 27 earthquake’s aftermath. It has further advised Americans in Chile to apprise friends or family of their well-being via telephone or Internet.
Since the 8.8 magnitude earthquake, the Santiago International Airport (SIA) has been closed to all but military operations. Between March 3-5, domestic flights in and out of SIA will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. International arrivals will operate between 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. However, international travelers will be transited through another Chilean airport to clear customs before arriving in Santiago. On March 6, SIA will resume normal operations.
Americans living or traveling in Chile may contact the U.S. Embassy in Chile via telephone (56-2-330 30 00), email (SantiagoAmcit@state.gov), or in person.
Individuals concerned about a U.S. citizen in Chile can contact the Chile Task Force via phone (1-888-407-4747) or email (ChileEarthquake@state.gov).