| Traveling in High-Risk Areas |
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| If you
must travel in an area where there has been a history of terrorist
attacks, robbery, kidnapping, or other dangerous activity, make it a habit
to: · Discuss with your family what they would do in the event of an emergency. Make sure your affairs are in order before leaving home. · Register with the U.S. embassy or consulate upon arrival. · Remain friendly but be cautious about discussing personal matters, your itinerary or program. · Leave no personal or business papers in your hotel room. · Watch for people following you or "loiterers" observing your comings and goings. · Keep a mental note of safe havens, such as police stations, hotels, hospitals. · Let someone else know what your travel plans are. Keep them informed if you change your plans. · Avoid predictable times and routes of travel and report any suspicious activity to local police, and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. · Select your own taxi cabs at random. Don't take a vehicle that is not clearly identified as a taxi. Compare the face of the driver with the one posted on his or her license. · If possible, travel with others. · Be sure of the identity of visitors before opening the door of your hotel room. Don't meet strangers at unknown or remote locations. · Refuse unexpected packages. · Formulate a plan of action for what you will do if a bomb explodes or there is gunfire nearby. · Check for loose wires or other suspicious activity around your car. · Be sure your vehicle is in good operating condition in case you need to resort to high-speed or evasive driving. · Drive with car windows closed in crowded streets. Bombs can be thrown through open windows. · If you are ever in a situation where somebody starts shooting, drop to the floor or get down as low as possible. Don't move until you are sure the danger has passed. Do not attempt to help rescuers and do not pick up a weapon. If possible, shield yourself behind or under a solid object. If you must move, crawl on your stomach. |
| This fact sheet
provides advice on reducing risks to your safety and property when
traveling in dangerous or unstable parts of the
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