JHEMA - While Traveling Internationally

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=82 BGCOLOR="#009900" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <I>JEFFERSON HILLS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT</I></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=145 BGCOLOR="#009900" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="home_page.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="JHEMA Home Page"><U>HOME PAGE</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="about_jhema.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="JHEMA About Us"><U>ABOUT JHEMA</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="emergency_mgmt__organization_chart.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="JHEMA EMA ORG CHART"><U>EMERGENCY MGMT. 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Travelers may also call the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate or the State Department's Overseas Citizens Services at 202-647-5225. Assistance is available at this number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</div> <bR> <div> <B>When traveling, dress conservatively. Bring travelers checks and one or two major credit cards instead of cash. </B>Leave a copy of the serial numbers of your travelers checks with a friend or relative at home. Carry your copy with you in a separate place and, as you cash the checks, cross them off the list.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Make two photocopies of your passport identification page, airline tickets, driver's license, and the credit cards. </B>Leave one copy with family or friends at home; pack the other in a place separate from where you carry your valuables. Bring an extra set of passport photos.</div> <bR> <div> <B>To avoid problems when passing through customs, keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. </B>Bring a copy of your prescriptions and the generic names for the drugs. If a medication is unusual or contains narcotics, carry a letter from your doctor attesting to your need to take the drug. If you have any doubt about the legality of carrying a prescription drug into a country, consult the embassy or consulate of that country first.</div> <bR> <div> <B>If you wear glasses or contact lenses, pack an extra pair.</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>List your name, address, and telephone numbers inside and outside of each piece of luggage. </B>Use covered luggage tags to avoid casual observation of your identity.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Precautions to take while traveling</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Use the same common sense when traveling overseas that you would at home. Be especially cautious in or avoid areas where you are more likely to be victimized. These include crowded subways, train stations, elevators, market places, festivals, and marginal areas of cities. Do not use short cuts, alleys, or poorly lighted streets. Don't travel alone at night.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Avoid public demonstrations and other civil disturbances.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Keep a low profile and avoid loud conversations or arguments. Do not discuss travel plans or other personal matters with strangers.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Try to seem purposeful when you move about, even if you are lost. When possible, ask directions only from individuals in authority.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b7011800000000.gif" HEIGHT="19" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Consider registering with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, and continue to monitor the Department of State's Web site (<A HREF="http://www.travel.state.gov" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.travel.state.gov"><U>www.travel.state.gov</U></A>) for information about the country or region in which you are traveling.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="at_the_airport.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="JHEMA At The Airport"><U><IMG SRC="026581f0.jpg" border=0 width="88" height="31" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A>     <A HREF="how_to_respond.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="JHEMA How To Respond"><U><IMG SRC="022581f0.jpg" border=0 width="88" height="31" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>