Securely Travel Brief - 19 April 2018

Travel Brief – April 19, 2018

Today’s travel brief is culled from the travel warnings and travel alerts found via news media, government and social networks.

United States - Hawaiian island of Kauai flooding

National Weather service notes that portions of Kauai received over 30 inches of rain in a 48-hour period, with more rain on the horizon. Governor Ig, has surveyed the portion of the island which is cut off due to funding and efforts are being made to evacuate by air or resupply residents, as appropriate. Meanwhile in Oahu, the same storm caused flash flood damage in portions of the island of Oahu. Travelers should double-check to ensure their accommodations are operating and accessible.

Flew over heavily damaged regions in the Hanalei District – including Wainiha and Haena, where they saw the swollen Hanalei River, flooded neighborhoods and farmlands. #HINews #HIGov #kauaiflooding pic.twitter.com/ZNga4PKR0y

— Governor David Ige (@GovHawaii) April 17, 2018

United States - Puerto Rico power outage due to excavator

All of Puerto Rico suffered a power outage on Wednesday, 18 April 2018, due to an excavator causing a catastrophic outage to the entire territory. As of the morning of 19 April, power is gradually being restored.

A major failure knocked out the electricity in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, leaving the entire island without power nearly seven months after Hurricane Maria destroyed the electrical grid https://t.co/GKVNrlj3wQ

— NYT National News (@NYTNational) April 19, 2018

Italy - Demonstrations are planned for 19 and 20 April in Rome, Florence and Milan

 

#Italy Demonstration Alert: Multiple demonstrations are planned in #Rome, #Florence, and #Milan on Thursday, April 19 and Friday, April 20, 2018. More information on times and locations here: https://t.co/WrchXCLZF9 pic.twitter.com/hKUOWkCj2Y

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 18, 2018

Nicaragua - Demonstrations may occur throughout the country from 18-30 April

🇳🇮Demonstration Alert from U.S. Embassy Managua #Nicaragua noting demonstrations planned throughout the country April 18-30. Read the full alert here: https://t.co/nwV1eNDwAd pic.twitter.com/5rHABE1r3B

— OSAC (@OSACState) April 18, 2018

India - Reminder from the Australia government re Satellite phone usage

#DidYouKnow unless you have official permission, it’s illegal to use your satellite phone in India. There are other activities – including some you might not expect – that are illegal in India. Read up on the local laws before you go.https://t.co/3xWMx1DkPx pic.twitter.com/rvJkBByi5a

— Smartraveller (@Smartraveller) April 18, 2018