Security
 
Air Rescue Security - Travel Safety Measures Program
The Air Rescue Card arms the traveler with a safety and security program that provides instant accurate information regarding life-threatening events occurring anywhere in the world and will be communicated to subscribers in that region.  Instant messages are sent by SMS & email direct to your GSM cell phone or Blackberry.
 
Country Intelligence Reports
 Daily Intelligence Briefings
 National Danger Level Reports
     In-depth look at each country, analyzing political security and trans-national issues such as terrorism,
     organized criminal activity and bio-hazard issues. These reports can be drilled down to a specific city.
 24-Hour Global Communications Inquiries
     Answers pre-trip queries regarding cell phone coverage areas, suitable tracking instruments, etc.
 E-mail Corporate Security Advice for Business Travelers
 Online Self-Serve Security Checklists
 Travel Safety Articles
 World Weather
     View weather forecasts for anywhere in the World
 Free Translations
     Instantly translate texts between any of the major languages
 World Time
     Verify the current time anywhere in the World
 Currency Converter
     Convert world currencies instantly with both current and historical exchange rates
 
Travel Safety and Health Web Links
Listed below are a variety of web sites that may be of assistance to the overseas traveler. These web sites have been categorized by their country of origin for easier searching. These web sites contain useful travel information including travel safety tips, contact telephone numbers, entry and exit requirements, infectious disease conditions, crime and safety issues, and much more.
 
United States
U.S. Government – Federal Citizen Information Center
http://www.firstgov.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel.shtml
 
U.S. Fire Administration – Hotel/Motel Fire Safety Tips
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/applications/hotel/
 
U.S. Air Force International Travel Tips
http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/awc-trav.htm
 
U.S. State Department
http://www.state.gov/
 
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC): Global Security News and Reports
http://www.ds-osac.org/
 
U.S. Government – White House Travel Tips:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/handbook/travel.html
 
U.S. Government – Department of Homeland Security – Travel & Transportation
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/theme_home3.jsp
 
National Center for Infectious Diseases Travelers' Health
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/index.html
 
Federal Aviation Administration: Passenger Safety
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/
 
Transportation Security Administration
http://www.tsa.gov/
 
 
U.S. Government – Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.gov/
 
American Automobile Association Travel Information
http://www.aaasouth.com/travel.asp
 
 
Canada
Canadian Government – Travel Tips
http://www.passages.gc.ca/menu-en.asp
 
Canadian Government – Border and Travel Tips
http://canada.gc.ca/SSC/travel-us_e.html
 
Canadian Government – Transportation Division
http://www.tc.gc.ca/en/menu.htm
 
 
Europe
Paris Police Safety Tips
 
 
United Kingdom Government – Travel and Health Information
http://www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAdviceForTravellers/fs/en
 
 
Australia
 
Australian Government – Civil Aviation Safety Authority
http://www.casa.gov.au/
 
Australian Government – Department of Transport & Regional Services
http://www.dotars.gov.au/
 
Australian Government – Minister of Foreign Affairs
http://www.foreignminister.gov.au/
 
 
Caribbean
Caribbean Tourism Community
http://www.onecaribbean.org/home/
 
Caribbean Community Online
http://www.caricom.org/
 
 
Asia
Japanese Government – Civil Aviation Authority
http://www.mlit.go.jp/koku/english/index.html
 
 
Middle East
 
 
International
World Health Organization
http://www.who.int/en/
 
International Civil Aviation Organization
http://www.icao.int/
 
Updated August 2008
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