Wanda Dikiy, Susan Nagel, and Kyung-Hwa Ashcraft’s Disaster Plan for Havana Syndrome

Introduction: U.S. Embassy personnel, U.S. government officials, other members of U.S. Foreign Service, and their families who are stationed to serve abroad are vulnerable to risks from hazards related to the particular geographical location and unique environments of the host country. This comprehensive Disaster Plan is designed to be an iterative process with regular reviews and adjustments, taking into account the complexities of emerging and past threats, the evaluation of their respective responses, and new available technologies.

This Disaster Plan, prepared by the Medical Office (MED) of the U.S. Department of State, includes steps for addressing threats such as the Havana Syndrome, hereinafter otherwise known as anomalous health incidents (AHIs), for personnel of the U.S. Embassy as well as other U.S. government officials abroad.