[wanabidii] Press Releases: Department of State Resources to Encourage Spring Break Safety

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Department of State Resources to Encourage Spring Break Safety 02/17/2016 02:37 PM EST Department of State Resources to Encourage Spring Break Safety Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC February 17, 2016 The safety of U.S. citizen travelers is a priority for the Department of State.  Regardless of destination, we encourage families and students to stay safe this Spring Break and read our tips for traveling abroad on travel.state.gov.   The Bureau of Consular Affairs will tweet out tips to remind U.S. citizens of what can go wrong during Spring Break and how to avoid problems.  Students can learn about Spring Break destinations at our website, state.gov, which has information on entry requirements, crime, health precautions, and road conditions. Travelers should be aware of the health risks and safety risks of their destination and take steps to prepare ahead of time. For the most up-to-date information, U.S. citizens should visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.  Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). This program keeps travelers up-to-date with important safety and security announcements, such as Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and security messages.  Of course, even well-prepared travelers may face an emergency, like a lost or stolen passport or an injury.  In those cases, our embassies and consulates are available to help 24/7. We encourage all U.S. citizen travelers to write down the contact information for the U.S. embassy or consulate in their destination country.   Members of the media who wish to speak about Spring Break safety resources with an official from the State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs are encouraged to contact CAPRESSREQUESTS@state.gov. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520