Location: Okinawa Prefecture
Typhoon Haikui (台風11号) is impacting Okinawa Prefecture. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued advisories and warned of likelihood of hazardous conditions including rough seas, high tides, violent winds, landslides, and torrential rain.
Actions to Take:
U.S. citizens in Okinawa Prefecture are encouraged to monitor local news media and follow guidance of prefectural government officials. Updates from the Japan Meteorological Agency and the U.S. Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center can be found online.
If evacuating, evacuees are encouraged to adhere to COVID-19 mitigation advice.
U.S. Embassy and Consulate Operations:
The U.S. Consulate General in Naha will close for routine operations and consular services on Friday, September 1. At this time, operations at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and U.S. consulates in Osaka-Kobe, Fukuoka, and Sapporo remain unaffected.
Assistance:
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For emergencies, contact the U.S. Embassy or nearest consulate.
- U.S. Embassy Tokyo
Telephone: 03-3224-5000
https://jp.usembassy.gov/services/ - U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe
Telephone: 06-6315-5900 - U.S. Consulate Nagoya
Telephone: 052-581-4501 - U.S. Consulate Fukuoka
Telephone: 092-751-9331 - U.S. Consulate General Sapporo
Telephone: 011-641-1115 - U.S. Consulate General Naha
Telephone: 098-876-4211 - State Department – Consular Affairs
Telephone: +1 (888) 407-4747