March 3, 2008

Embassy of the United States of America 
Kuwait City, Kuwait 


MEMORANDUM

To:                  All American Wardens
From:             Consular Section
Subject:         Warden Notice 2008 – 4

Please circulate the following message without additions or omissions immediately to all American citizens within your area of responsibility.

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On March 2, 2008 at approximately 1215 local time, an unknown individual called in a bomb threat to the Kuwaiti MOI Operations Center.  The caller stated that a bomb would explode at the Marina Mall in Kuwait City.

At approximately 1230 local time, Kuwaiti authorities ordered the mall evacuated in order to conduct a search of the premises.  Post first learned of the evacuation order from Embassy dependents who were present at the mall at the time of evacuation.  The order to evacuate was confirmed shortly thereafter by MOI contacts.  At approximately 1530 hours, Kuwaiti authorities concluded their search with negative results.

The American Embassy wants to remind all mission staff to remain cognizant of their surroundings and to immediately contact the Embassy 259-1336 in case of future incidents. 

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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American citizens with any questions or concerns may telephone the Embassy at 259-1581, 259-1583 or 259-1240.  In case of an emergency outside business hours, American citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer by calling 259-1001.

This message may be accessed on the Embassy website, http://kuwait.usembassy.gov
American citizens in Kuwait who would like to receive future Warden Messages from the Embassy directly by e-mail may sign up for this service by sending an e-mail to the following address: join-wardenmessagekuwait@mh.databack.com 

American citizens resident and visiting in Kuwait who are not registered with the Embassy, or whose registration information has changed, are urged to register as soon as possible.  They may now do so on-line at the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs’ website at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/home.asp

Please note that the Consular Section is closed for American and most local holidays.  The current list of holiday schedule for the year 2008, may be viewed via the link below:  http://kuwait.usembassy.gov/holidays.html