Hopefully, none of the old towers fell.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1146.html
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The following SNIPPET is a quote:
http://italy.usembassy.gov/acs/warden/default.asp
WARDEN MESSAGES
Information for Americans
For the latest Security Notices, please see the “Security Tips” webpage.
For the latest Security Notices, please see the “Demonstration Notices” webpage.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN ITALY
All Americans in Italy are urged to register either online at https://travelregistration.state.gov or by phone or in person directly with the U.S. Embassy in Rome or the Consulates General in Naples, Milan and Florence. Registering gives U.S. citizens access to updated information on travel and security within Italy and makes it easier for the Embassy to contact citizens in case of emergency.
The U.S. Embassy Consular Section in Rome is located at Via Vittorio Veneto, 121.
Our website is: italy.usembassy.gov
U.S. Consulates in Italy are located in:
MILAN: Via Principe Amedeo, 2/10; telephone number: 02-290-351
FLORENCE: Lungarno A. Vespucci, 38; telephone number: 055-266-951
NAPLES: Piazza della Repubblica; telephone number: 081-583-8111
U.S. Consular Agents in Italy are located in:
GENOA: Via Dante, 2
PALERMO: Via Vaccarini, 1
VENICE: Marco Polo Airport, General Aviation Terminal, Viale Galileo Galilei, 30
As the Department continues to develop information on conditions affecting the well-being and safety of U.S. citizens overseas, it shares information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition to information on the internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
Yep, seismically active area.
Hopefully, none of the old towers fell.
“Earthquake Of 6.3 Magnitude Rocks Italy”
BREAKING NEWS3:09am UK, Monday April 06, 2009
SNIPPET: “Rafael Abreu hael US Geological Survey told Sky News the quake happened at 3.32am local time.
“This is a significant earthquake,” he said. “This is a shallow quake but there is definitely a possibility of damage and even injuries.
“It is going to depend on what type of buildings are in the area.
“We haven’t had any information yet coming from the epicentre area.”
More to follow...”
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7984867.stm
Page last updated at 02:21 GMT, Monday, 6 April 2009 03:21 UK
“Earthquake strikes central Italy”
SNIPPET: “There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Two smaller earthquakes struck the same region of Italy on Sunday but caused no damage.”
Additional info:
Note: The following text is a quote:
https://www.osac.gov/Reports/report.cfm?contentID=99957
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6 Apr 2009
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2 Apr 2009
ITALY 2009 CRIME & SAFETY REPORT
U.S. Embassy Rome issued the following Warden Message on April 6:
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in central Italy at 3:32 a.m. local time (1:32 a.m. GMT) on April 6, 2009. The epicenter of the earthquake was 60 miles northeast of Rome in the region of Abruzzo. Damage from the earthquake is concentrated around the city of L’Aquila, the capital of the Abruzzo region, as well as other small towns near L’Aquila in Abruzzo.
According to media reports, the earthquake has disrupted electricity, phone service, and other utilities. Widespread damage to buildings is reported in and around L’Aquila. Italian civil protection authorities have requested that people avoid traveling to the L’Aquila area. Americans should strongly consider deferring any travel plans to the area affected by the earthquake. Americans traveling in Italy should also consider contacting family in the U.S. to let family members know they are unharmed. U.S. citizens traveling to or through Italy are encouraged to follow post-earthquake developments in the media.
All Americans in Italy are urged to register either online at https://travelregistration.state.gov or by phone or in person directly with the U.S. Embassy in Rome or the Consulates General in Milan, Florence, and Naples. Registering gives U.S. citizens access to updated information on travel and security within Italy and makes it easier for the Embassy to contact citizens in case of emergency.
U.S. Embassy Consular Section in Rome is located at Via Vittorio Veneto, 121. The telephone number is 06-4674-1. Our website is: www.italy.usembassy.gov
U.S. Consulates General in Italy are located in:
NAPLES: Piazza della Repubblica; telephone number: 081-583-8111
MILAN: Via Principe Amedeo, 2/10; telephone number: 02-290-351
FLORENCE: Lungarno A. Vespucci, 38; telephone number: 055-266-951
U.S. Consular Agents in Italy are located in:
GENOA: Via Dante, 2
PALERMO: Via Vaccarini, 1
VENICE: Marco Polo Airport, General Aviation Terminal, Viale Galileo Galilei, 30
As the Department continues to develop information on conditions affecting the well-being and safety of U.S. citizens overseas, it shares information through its Consular Information Program documents, available on the internet at http://travel.state.gov . In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.