Alerts

August, 2018

• 15 August

  Car Ramming reality - Be an alert tourist

  

  The events of 14 August 2018 in London serve as demonstrable evidence that tourist locales and government offices remain targets for terrorist attacks. The car ramming attack in London appears to have been the work of a lone wolf, an individual acting alone. The vehicle, a Ford Fiesta, was not …
• 7 August

  Special Health Brief - Disease and Illness

  

  The past 10 days has seen a global uptick in travel warnings, which are detailed in this special health brief, as they are diseases active throughout the world. To assist in determining the severity of the outbreak of various illnesses or diseases, we thought we would share in this special …

July, 2018

• 30 July

  Securely Travel Special Brief - California Wildfires

  

  California wildfires currently span the state from north to south. The Carr Fire is the largest, affecting the greatest number of people. According to CAL FIRE, the fire is predominantly to the northwest of Anderson (Shasta County) and has consumed 95,000+ acres, and is currently 17% contained. While the fire is …
• 26 July

  Why you should never ride in a Duck boat!

  

  UPDATE: 30 July 2018 - NTSB has issued a preliminary report re the tragedy involving the duck boat in Branson, Missouri. The catastrophe in Branson, Missouri involving “Ride the Ducks” boat which claimed the lives of 17 people serves as a reminder. It is far too late for some, but not …
• 25 July

  Securely Travel Brief - 25 July 2018

  

  Today’s Securely Travel brief is culled from global travel warnings and alerts. SUMMARY: Wildfires Greece Wildfires Sweden Wildfires United States Global Elections - Cambodia, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Comoros, and Mali Securely Travel Brief – 25 July 2018 Wildfires Greece If you are in the Athens area you may Call +30 …
• 24 July

  Securely Travel - 24 July 2018

  

  Today’s Securely Travel brief is culled from global travel warnings and alerts. SUMMARY: Wildfires Greece Wildfires Sweden Laos hydroelectric dam bursts Nicaragua - Do Not Travel Global Elections - Cambodia, Zimbabwe, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Comoros, and Mali Securely Travel Brief – 24 July 2018 Wildfires Greece The extreme heat and dry conditions …
• 23 July

  Securely Travel Brief - 23 July 2018

  

  SUMMARY: FEMA updates in United States Japan opens beaches India mob violence leads to lynchings Securely Travel Brief – 23 July 2018 Today’s Securely Travel brief is culled from global travel warnings and alerts. FEMA Updates At this time FEMA is tracking 137 fires, of which 58 are characterized as large, …
• 17 July

  Kilauea Volcano Lava Bomb showers tour boat in Hawaii

  

  Curiosity once killed the cat, and a tour bout full of tourists which ventured too close to the Kilauea lava flow to the ocean, almost joined the ill-fated feline. While there are few reasons not to travel to the island state of Hawaii for vacation or business, the presence of …
• 10 July

  China issues milquetoast US travel warning

  

  The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China (China) in Washington DC issued a very milquetoast travel warning to its citizens in late-June 2018 detailing eight items which the citizens should be aware before making the trip to the United States. Given the nature and timing of the warning, one can …
• 9 July

  Securely Travel Alert: Civil unrest in Haiti

  

  UPDATE: 09 July 2018 - 1800 hours ET The US Department of State raises the alert level for Haiti to Threat Level 4 — Do Not Travel. The Travel Advisory for #Haiti has been raised to Level 4: Do Not Travel due to widespread unrest and violent demonstrations. Protests, tire …