Securely Travel Brief - 01 June 2018

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Securely Travel Brief – 01 June 2018

Today’s Securely Travel Brief is culled from global travel warnings and travel alerts.

SUMMARY:

U.S. - Hawaii - Kilauea isolating some residents
U.S. - Oregon - Salem water advisory
Italy - Demonstrations 01 & 02 June
Nicaragua - Widespread & unpredictable violence

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Hawaii - Kilauea isolating some residents

Vigorous eruption of lava continues from the lower East Rift Zone (LERZ) fissure system in the area of Leilani Estates and Lanipuna Gardens within the Lower East Rift Zone. Authorities are warning residents to evacuate, now. Those who opt not to do so are placing themselves at unnecessary risk. Mayor Harry Kim, minces no words as he advises: “emergency crews may not be able to respond.”

…being isolated. Mandatory evacuation for area east of Pomaikai St in Leilani Estates. Residents have until noon Fri. June 1 to evacuate. Persons remaining in mandatory evacuation area do so at own risk w/ knowledge that emergency crews may not be able to respond #MayorHarryKim

— Mayor Harry Kim (@MayorHarryKim) June 1, 2018

Separately, the County of Hawaii Civil Defense provided a map of the “mandatory evacuation order”

Residents along Papaya Farms Rd & Noni Farms Rd should evacuate now. Residents of Vacationland & Kapoho Beach Lots should evacuate by 6/1 6PM or risk isolation. Mandatory evacuation order in effect for areas east of Pomaikai St in Leilani Estates. Evacuate by 6/1 12PM. pic.twitter.com/v5PTpURlco

— COH Civil Defense (@CivilDefenseHI) June 1, 2018

The USGS, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory updated their lava flow map at 1400 HST, 31 May 2018. As can be seen in the inset map, the activity associated with this volcanic event is affecting only a small portion of the Big Island of Hawaii, and the other islands are neither affected, nor at risk according to those on the ground in Hawaii.

Once again, we remind, tourists to the Big Island should avoid traveling to the are detailed in the USGS map.

U.S. - Oregon - Salem water advisory

The City of Salem, Oregon issued a drinking water advisory on 29 May, which remains in effect, with no estimated date of removal provided by city officials. The full Drinking Water Advisory. Unlike other events which contaminate water, and which boiling water makes the water potable, city officials warn such is not the case in this instance. Their advice is:

Do Not Drink the tap water if you are under the age of six, have a compromised immune systems, are receiving dialysis treatment, have a pre-existing liver condition, pregnant or nursing, or have other sensitivity concerns.

Bottled water should be used for drinking, making infant formula, making ice and preparing food and beverages.

Do Not Boil the tap water. Boiling the water will not destroy cyanotoxins and may increase the toxin levels.

#SALEMOR DRINKING WATER ADVISORY for infants, children under 6, and vulnerable populations https://t.co/rO6loq6FJx

— City of Salem (@cityofsalem) May 30, 2018

Italy - Demonstrations 01 & 02 June

The US Department of State advises that political demonstrations will occur in Rome (possibly other cities). Travelers, unfamiliar with the city should take the time to inquire of their local hosts as to the location of the demonstrations and steer clear.

#Rome #Italy Demonstration Alert: Demonstration expected June 1 in Piazza della Repubblica at 4pm. Another demonstration expected June 2 in Piazza Bocca della Verita at 7pm. Be aware of your surroundings and monitor local media for updates. https://t.co/Q0cjhU2Px4 pic.twitter.com/1m07iKvcAL

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) June 1, 2018

Nicaragua - Widespread & unpredictable violence

As we have reported in many of our Securely Travel Briefs the US Department of State has ordered their mission personnel to not travel about the city of Managua unnecessarily and to remain at their residences. Media reports that Nicaraguan authorities are using lethal force to quell demonstrations, as detailed in the 30 May 2018 brief. The government of Australia has also issued an alert to their citizens and urging them to “reconsider travel to Nicaragua.”

#Nicaragua Security Alert: @USEmbNicaragua closed to the public on June 1 due to widespread, unpredictable violence and traffic disruptions on May 29-31. Limited emergency consular services by telephone only. Regular appointments will be rescheduled as quickly as possible. https://t.co/Q6dSqy0cnr

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) June 1, 2018

Violent protests are ongoing in various parts of #Nicaragua, including Managua and Leon, and have resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. Reconsider your need to travel to Nicaragua. https://t.co/iuuVcNgmTY

— Smartraveller (@Smartraveller) May 31, 2018

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