Alert: Gas Leak and Explosion in Aqaba – U.S. Embassy – Amman (June 27, 2022)
Location: Aqaba, Jordan
The U.S. Embassy is aware of a gas leak and explosion at the port in Aqaba earlier today. Any U.S. citizen in need of assistance may call the U.S. Embassy at 06-590-6000. U.S. citizens in Aqaba should follow all instructions provided by local public safety officials.
Actions to Take:
- Follow all instructions provided by local public safety officials
- Monitor the local news for updates
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Amman, Jordan
- Al-Umawyeen 37, Amman, Jordan
- Phone number: +962 6 590-6000, +962 6 590-6500 (after hours emergencies only)
- Email address: Amman-ACS@state.gov
- Embassy/Consulate website: https://jo.usembassy.gov/
- State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Jordan Country Information
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