American embassies provide emergency services for Americans in case of death disappearance, destitution, detainment, and disaster (natural or manmade). The embassy also provides many general services such as replacement of lost passports.

Register by going to https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/register_trip.asp?rn=385188

By registering with the U.S. embassy you receive the following benefits:

Expedites and simplifies the issuance of replacement passports;

Facilitates assistance in serious personal emergencies such as accidents, arrest, or serious injury.

It can help the Embassy / Consulate assist relatives more effectively and quickly, in the event of family emergencies.

For a complete listing of embassy services visit http://travel.state.gov/.