Subject: Security Alert: Ongoing Security Threat in Baden, Aargau
Location: Downtown Baden, Aargau
Event: The U.S. Embassy in Bern informs U.S. citizens of a bomb threat in the downtown area of Baden. U.S. citizens in the area should avoid the area and follow guidance from local authorities.https://twitter.com/Kapo_Aargau
According to news reports the downtown area of Baden has been cordoned off after a bomb threat at the Manor department store at the Schlossbergplatz. The search for an explosive device is ongoing.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the area(s) of the incident
- Follow the instructions of local authorities at all times
- Monitor local media for information about specific demonstrationswww.swissinfo.ch (English)
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www.blick.ch (German)Contact concerned family members in the U.S. to advise them of your safety
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Bern, Switzerland +41 31 357 70 11
- +41 31 357 77 77 (after hours)
- Bernacs@state.gov
- https://ch.usembassy.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs +1-888-407-4747
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