MESSAGE FROM U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL TIJUANA, MEXICO

MAY 21, 2003

Heightened Alert- Level Orange

The Department of State advises American Citizens in Mexico to take
prudent steps to ensure their personal safety in the coming days and weeks
and remain vigilantly aware of their surroundings. The U.S. Government
has received credible information regarding a possible attack on U.S.
soil or near coastal regions.

Ports of entry at the International border remain open and flights are
continuing to operate between the United States and Mexico. Heightened
security procedures are likely to lengthen wait times at all land and
airports. Should the situation change, messages will be distributed via
the internet and when necessary, by fax or telephone.

U.S. citizens and interests are at risk of terrorist attacks,
including, but not limited to groups with links to Al-Qaida. U.S. government
and local facilities are on a heightened state of alert. Monitor local
news as well as the Department of State website,
http://travel.state.gov, for information concerning safety and security of American citizens
overseas. The Department of Homeland Security website www.dhs.gov and
www.ready.gov, may also provide useful information.

American citizens with questions or concerns may telephone the
Consulate General in Tijuana at 664-622-7400 during working hours, M-Fri. 8:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. After hours, the Consulate's duty officer can be
reached by calling the twenty-four answering service, 664-681-8722 or from
the U.S. at (619) 692-2154. American citizens may also contact the
Department of State Operations Center. If dialing from outside the U.S.,
dial (317) 472-2328, or from within the U.S., toll-free at 1-888-407-4747.

American citizens traveling and residing in Mexico should register with
the U.S. Consulate. One can register on-line by logging onto the
Consulate's website: http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov. Internet messages are
retrieved daily. One may also register at the U.S. Consulate located at
96 Tapachula, Colonia Hipodromo in Tijuana. American citizens already
registered with the Consulate are urged to keep their registration
information up to date.

U.S. citizens should consult the Department of State's consular
information documents, including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcements
located on the Department's internet web site at http://travel.state.gov.

Please distribute this information.