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What To Do if You Are Involved in a Disaster While Traveling: Advice from the CDC
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The CDC advises the the following if you are involved in a disaster while traveling
| | If you are injured, seek medical attention right away. |
| | Clean any wound or rash immediately with soap and clean water to reduce the risk of an infection. |
| | Follow the instructions of emergency responders and monitor the U.S. Embassy and U.S. State Department home pages. |
| | Monitor Voice of America (VOA) news broadcasts for information or announcements. Information is on the VOA website and sometimes through in-country radio and TV. |
| | Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate if you need help. |
| | Contact family, friends, a trusted colleague, or your employer as soon as possible after the disaster to keep them informed of your location and health status. |
| | Some areas are prone to certain natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, or tsunamis. To find out if your destination is at a higher risk for certain natural disasters, see the Country-specific Information Pages (U.S. Department of State) in the “Special Circumstances” section. |
| | For information about types of natural disasters, what to do to prepare in case one happ |
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Source:
Center for Disease Control
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