NOTICE

Be Aware, Practice Usual Precautions

• Routine planned events or travel disruption issues
• No significant changes to medical or travel risk environment
• Limited risk 

Medical Examples

• Dengue in a country where it is usually present
• Seasonal flu spikes
• Measles outbreaks
• Cholera in a country where it is usually present

Security Examples

• Planned protest that is likely to cause incidental risk to bystanders and minor travel disruption
• Ground transport strike that may limit suitable alternative options 
• Air travel disruption

ADVISORY

Be Prepared, Take Additional Precautions

• Major developments or issues requiring additional readiness
• Events causing significant travel disruption or increased medical or travel risk 

Medical Examples

• Outbreak  of a disease in a country where it is not usually present
• Severe air pollution in an area that does not usually experience high levels of pollution
• Extra precautions recommended E.g Pregnant women avoid travel to area with Zika
• Severe disease e.g. viral haemorrhagic fever, meningitis

Security Examples

• Planned or ongoing protests that are likely to cause significant risks to bystanders or major travel disruption
• Violent crime incidents affecting foreigners
• Security incidents such as bombings or attacks in locations where such incidents occur regularly 

SPECIAL ADVISORY

Act Now, Take immediate precautions or change travel plans

• Significant unexpected development or major issue causing substantial change to medical or travel risk environment

Medical Examples

• Major natural disasters such as earthquakes or cyclones
• Shortage of food, safe water
• Essential services overwhelmed
• Chemical spills

Security Examples

• Terror attacks such as bombings in major cities
• Major airport closures or transport incidents resulting in many fatalities
• Major natural disasters such as earthquakes or severe tropical storms

EVACUATION NOTIFICATION

Prepare your staff for possible evacuation

• Substantial developments leading to major changes in the travel risk environment that necessitate preparation for evacuation.

Examples

• Escalating civil conflict in Yemen
• Significant reduction in outbound travel options
• Nuclear incident