Your assessment
Official advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
Follow the official advisory linked below. The composite score is analytical context, not permission to disregard this decision.
Your answer for Port au Prince
✕Composite: Extreme risk
High risk environment. Reconsider non-essential travel and follow expert guidance.
Recommendation: Official decision override: Do Not Travel. The composite score describes contributing conditions; it does not weaken the official advisory.
Field Briefing
Mode: I plan to travel · Port au Prince
SECTION I·b — Today's Weather
☁ Overcast
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
| Today's high / low | 35.1°C / 27.5°C | Wind now / max | 3.2 km/h / 14.1 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humidity | 69% | Precipitation today | 3.8 mm · 100% chance |
| UV (max today) | 7.8 | Sunrise / Sunset | 06:34 / 19:04 |
- Extreme heat
- High precipitation chance
- Thunderstorm risk
Source: Open-Meteo (free public weather API) · fetched 2026-09-01 01:51:12 UTC
SECTION I·c — Air Quality
Air Quality
Moderate
| PM2.5 / PM10 | 18 / 19.6 µg/m³ | O₃ / NO₂ | 52 / 15.4 µg/m³ |
|---|
Source: Open-Meteo Air Quality · fetched 2026-09-01 01:51:12 UTC
SECTION I·d — Official Travel Advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travel
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
SECTION I·f — Health Notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 1 - Diphtheria in Haiti WATCH · 2026-06-25
There is an outbreak of diphtheria in Haiti. Vaccination against diphtheria is essential to protect against the disease.
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
SECTION I·g — Recent Headlines
Recent Headlines · Port-au-Prince Haiti
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Tom Homan defends deportations to Haiti amid travel warnings
Politico · 1d ago
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Archbishop urges US to ‘rethink’ Haiti deportations after mass kidnapping, massacre
OSV News · 5d ago
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Rally held to release prisoners, crack down on gang violence in Haiti
CBS News · 1d ago
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More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
NPR · 5d ago
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Haitians demand answers from police after gangs kill 47, kidnap more than 50
NBC News · 3d ago
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More than 50 kidnapped after violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead - ABC News
Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 6d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-09-01 01:51:13 UTC
SECTION II — Quantitative Assessment
The composite below is context only and does not weaken this advisory.
Official decision override: Do Not Travel. The composite score describes contributing conditions; it does not weaken the official advisory.
Origin / Destination
| Origin | minneapolis, mn, United States |
|---|---|
| Destination | Port au Prince, Haiti |
| Travel method | plane |
SECTION IV — Trip Readiness
Trip Readiness
Poorly Prepared
Document gap — handle before you go
- verify passport validity
Next actions
- verify passport validity
- passport/visa checked
- vaccines/health advice checked
- travel insurance purchased
- emergency numbers saved
SECTION V — Data Confidence
Data Confidence
Confidence: HIGH
Matched scope: city · Source: city-level + country fallback
Last reviewed: 2026-05-15 09:29:19
SECTION VI — Top Risk Drivers
Top Risk Drivers
Severe Advisory and Political Volatility · advisory
An advisory score of 95 and political score of 85 reflect severe institutional instability and high safety threats in Port-au-Prince.
→ Cancel or postpone all non-essential travel to Port-au-Prince until official advisories are downgraded.
Extreme Crime Exposure · crime
A crime score of 90 indicates extreme risk regarding violent crime, kidnapping, and armed gang activity throughout the destination.
→ Observe maximum personal security protocols and restrict movement entirely if on-the-ground support is unavailable.
Government advisory · Advisory
Official advisories indicate caution.
→ Read your foreign-ministry advisory before travel.
Elevated crime exposure · Crime
Higher reported levels of crime affecting travelers.
→ Use front-facing bags, avoid empty streets at night, keep valuables hidden.
Political / unrest risk · Political
Unrest, protest activity, or instability raise contextual risk.
→ Avoid demonstrations and monitor official notices.
Health & disease risk · Health
Higher disease/health risk profile in this area.
→ Review CDC/WHO travel notices and confirm vaccinations.
No airport transfer planned · Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
→ Pre-book an official transfer or use a verified rideshare app.
SECTION VII — Threat Vector Decomposition
Threat Vector Decomposition
SECTION VIII — Executive Summary
Executive Summary
Official decision override: Do Not Travel. Port-au-Prince maintains an extreme risk tier driven by extreme advisory levels, severe crime scores of 90, and political instability scored at 85.
Live Intelligence / AI-Assisted Briefing
AI summary: Official decision override: Do Not Travel. Port-au-Prince maintains an extreme risk tier driven by extreme advisory levels, severe crime scores of 90, and political instability scored at 85.
Field recommendations
- Adhere strictly to the Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory issued for Haiti.
- Postpone travel plans to Port-au-Prince indefinitely due to extreme safety risks.
- Consult your home country's embassy or consulate for real-time security guidance.
- Ensure continuous monitoring of official diplomatic channels if presence in the country is mandatory.
- Establish reliable contingency communication methods before arrival.
SECTION X — Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict
- Check the official foreign-ministry travel advisory for your destination.
- Check official health notices (WHO/CDC equivalent) for outbreaks.
- Check the local weather forecast for the next 72 hours.
- Check transport disruption notices (rail/strikes/airport delays).
- Monitor protest/civil-unrest reports near your area.
- Track natural-disaster alerts (earthquake, storm, flood).
- Check disease outbreak notifications and required vaccinations.
- Check airport status, immigration queues, and any transit-visa requirements.
- Re-check road and route conditions in the 24 hours before movement.
Protect
- Pre-book verified transport and avoid unsolicited drivers at hubs.
- Avoid late-night movement in unfamiliar areas.
- Keep digital and paper copies of your documents in two places.
- Use front-facing bags in crowded areas; do not place valuables in back pockets.
- Use bottled or filtered water; avoid uncooked food from informal vendors.
- Steer clear of demonstrations and large gatherings.
- Use ATMs inside banks during daylight hours; cover the keypad.
Rescue
- Save local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, fire, general 112/911).
- Identify the nearest hospital or clinic and how to reach it.
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your main wallet.
- Know the address of your country’s embassy or consulate.
- Have a medical escalation plan including English-speaking care if needed.
Restore
- After return, monitor symptoms (especially fever, GI, respiratory) for 14 days.
- Replace any lost or expiring documents promptly.
- Report any theft or fraud to your bank and local authorities.
- Review your insurance claim needs while details are fresh.
- Update your travel checklist for next time.
- Build in a rest day after long or stressful travel.
Route Risk
Transport / route score: 29/100
Route analysis uses baseline route rules. Live route mapping is not connected.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 114 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 116 |
| Fire | 115 |
| General emergency | 114 |
Verify before relying on these numbers in an emergency. Source: baseline-demo.
SECTION XIX — Embassy / Consular Guidance
Before travel, check your country's official foreign ministry or embassy website for emergency assistance information.
Scam Patterns
Specific city-level scam pattern data is limited.
SECTION XXI — Digital Security
- Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi.
- Enable 2FA on email, banking, and travel accounts.
- Back up document scans to a private cloud and a paper copy stored separately.
- Avoid unknown USB ports and charging stations.
- Keep automatic OS updates on; enable remote-wipe on your phone.
SECTION XXII — Money Safety
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your wallet.
- Use bank-lobby ATMs in daylight; cover the keypad.
- Keep a small amount of local cash for emergencies.
- Watch for skimmers and shoulder-surfers around ATMs and payment terminals.
- Use card-tap for transit and payments where possible to limit card-present exposure.
Personalized Safety Checklist
Calendar reminders
- -30 days (2026-10-04): Check vaccines/documents (consider visas).
- -14 days (2026-10-20): Confirm insurance and accommodation.
- -7 days (2026-10-27): Save emergency numbers and embassy info.
- -1 day (2026-11-02): Download offline maps; back up documents.
Verify Before Departure / Before Movement
- Foreign-ministry / national travel advisory
- Official travel-health authority (e.g. CDC, WHO, national equivalent)
- WHO/CDC-style health notices
- Local weather agency
- Emergency services in the area you are in
- Your embassy / consulate
- Official immigration / visa source
SECTION XXV — Trust and Transparency
| Data used | city-level + country fallback |
|---|---|
| Estimated data | Yes |
| Fallback logic | city -> country -> world |
| Confidence | high |
| AI used | Yes |
| Search used | No |
| Last AI refresh | 2026-08-20 20:16:36 |
| AI refresh status | fresh |
Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.