Volcano/Ash Clouds Alert – U. S. Embassy – Moquegua, Arequipa and Tacna Regions, Peru – July 20, 2019
Location: General Sanchez Cerro (Moquegua), Mariscal Nieto (Moquegua), Candarave (Tacna), Arequipa (Arequipa)
Event: According to Peru’s Geophysics Institute (IGP), Ubinas volcano in Moquegua Region began to erupt around 2:35 a.m. local time, on Friday, July 19.
– An active volcano, Ubinas, is located 60 kilometers from the city of Arequipa. It last had a four-year eruption cycle between 2013 and 2017. The volcano is spewing gases and ash as far as 40 kilometers from the crater.
– At this time authorities still are registering explosions near the crater.
– The following provinces are affected: General Sanchez Cerro (Moquegua), Mariscal Nieto (Moquegua), Candarave (Tacna), Arequipa (Arequipa)
– There is a potential for ash to reach nearby towns and affect residents, vegetation, and animals. Schools in the area have closed, and residents are being evacuated.
Actions to Take:
– Avoid the area within a 40-kilometer radius of Ubinas.
– Monitor local media and government agencies, including iPeru, PROMPERU, COEN, and SENAMHI for updates.
o WhatsApp: iPeru 944-492-314
o Twitter: @Promperu @COENPeru @SENAMHIPeru
– Monitor the Embassy webpage and the American Citizen Services (ACS) Facebook page for updates.
– Keep friends and family informed of your safety.
– Be aware of your surroundings.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Lima, Peru
Avenida La Encalada Cdra. 17 s/n
Surco, Lima 33, Peru.
Telephone (answered 24 hours): +51-1-618-2000
Email: LimaACS@state.gov
Website: https://pe.usembassy.gov
U.S. Consular Agency, Cusco
Avenida El Sol 449 Office #201
Cusco, Peru.
Telephone: +51-84-231-474
Fax: +51-84-245-102
Email: CuscoACS@state.gov
State Department – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
Peru Country Information
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