Warden Messages
30 April 2007
Warden Message from U.S. Embassy London
General Precautions
In light of continuing actions taken by the United States in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Embassy regularly reviews whether additional security steps might be appropriate. While there is no specific threat stemming from these actions, as noted in the Department of State’s Public Announcement of April 10th (http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_1161.html) it is always prudent to be vigilant concerning your surroundings and be aware of what you can do to have a safe trip or stay abroad.
The Department of State publishes an online brochure (http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html) with tips concerning personal safety overseas that is worth reviewing. It includes information on:
- preparations to make before you travel,
- precautions to take while traveling,
- safety on the street, in your hotel, on public transportation and when you drive.
It also discusses terrorism and travel to high risk areas.
Ultimately, you are your own personal security manager. Only you can effectively manage your personal safety 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. We encourage Americans to review the simple steps contained in the State Department’s online brochure referenced above, follow the news, and keep abreast of threat information.
For the latest security information, Americans living and traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov . The U.S. Embassy in London also maintains a website at http://london.usembassy.gov . In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
You may also reach the U.S. Embassy in London at (020) 7499-9000 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. GMT.
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