The experts are predicting an active hurricane season this year. Hurricane season runs from June through the end of November. They believe there will be 6 to 9 hurricanes this year. They also recommend the following precautions if you will be traveling to the Atlantic, Caribbean or Mexican Rivera:
Traveler’s Checklist:
* Prior to leaving the United States, register your travel plans on the State Department’s
travel registration website or at the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
* Check with your tour operator, airline, or charter flight company (as appropriate) regarding
travel services back to the U.S. in the event of a hurricane, and the possibility of early
return if a storm is forecasted for your region.
* Obtain travel insurance prior to your trip to cover unexpected expenses in the event of an
emergency.
* Research the region you’re visiting and be familiar with local medical facilities, public
transportation, travel agents, and other emergency resources.
* Pack a first-aid kit and water treatment purification tablets.
* Keep extra bottled water and non-perishable food items on hand.
* Keep an up-to-date list of local emergency phone numbers, as well as contact numbers for the
nearest U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or Consular Agency.
* Protect your vital travel documents from potential water damage by placing them in a
waterproof container.
* Pack a portable, hand-crank or battery-powered weather radio and flashlight with fresh
batteries.
* Obtain a cell phone that works internationally to stay in regular contact with family and
friends in the U.S. and advise them of your whereabouts.
* Leave a detailed itinerary and your local contact information with a friend or family member
in the U.S.
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