With global concerns
mounting over security and safety during the upcoming Olympics, its essential
to always have safety on your mind when traveling. Regardless of your destination, we want you to be safe!! Take a SIP, Safety Is Priority:
1.
Inform your family and friends. Leave a copy of your
passport and itinerary with your family and friends. Also be sure to include
your flight and train arrival/departure times, cities you will be visiting,
hotel names, local phone numbers, etc.
2.
Register your travels. Government agencies such as the @TravelGov STEP
program https://step.state.gov/ or @FCOtravel provide online systems for
you to register your planned travels. We cannot reiterate the importance of
taking the time to do this. For instance, the STEP program allows you to enter
all of your information from passport details to contact info. If your passport
is lost or stolen, the embassy nearest to the city you are visiting will
automatically have your passport details uploaded to their system.
3.
Be aware of your surroundings. Its easy to let your guard
down, don’t do it. Especially if you are a solo traveler, avoid venturing out
at night to unfamiliar places. If you get lost, go into a public place such as
a restaurant and ask for help. You may be in a change of environment but the
priority of staying safe shouldn’t change.
4.
Inspect your room. Use your luggage as a doorstop and check the
bathroom, closet, and under the bed to make sure there aren’t any unwanted guests.
5.
Check before you leave. Prior to leaving for your
travels, be sure to check for any alerts and warnings from government bureaus.
These resources are set up for a reason, to help you take the necessary
measures for your safety.
No comments:
Post a Comment