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Sadly the risk of International terrorism remains a serious threat in todayu2019s world, so what can you do to help safeguard yourself and your loved ones when you travel?
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HOW TO MINIMISE YOUR RISK FROM TERRORISM WHILE ABROAD globelink.co.uk
BE AWARE OF THE BEHAVIOUR OF PEOPLE AROUND YOU. LISTEN TO YOUR INSTINCTS AND REPORT ANY CONCERNS TO LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
FOLLOW MEDIA REPORTS ABOUT THE COUNTRY YOU’RE VISITING AND MONITOR THE FCO’S TRAVEL ADVICE.
KNOW YOUR QUICKEST EXIT ROUTE FROM BUSY VENUES OR LOCATIONS AND ALWAYS HAVE A RENDEZVOUS POINT AGREED WITH COMPANIONS IN CASE YOU GET SEPARATED.
THINK ABOUT YOUR ITINERARY AND MAKE A NOTE OF SAFE HAVENS ALONG YOUR ROUTES, SUCH AS POLICE STATIONS AND HOSPITALS.
CONSIDER STAYING AWAY FROM PRIME TARGETS SUCH AS SIGNIFICANT PLACES OF WORSHIP ON MAJOR RELIGIOUS DAYS.
THINK ABOUT HOW YOU MIGHT STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD, ESPECIALLY IF TRAVELLING OFF THE BEATEN TRACK.
IF IN A BUILDING CLOSE TO THE SITE OF A TERRORIST ATTACK, STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS AND GLASS.
KEEP YOUR MOBILE CHARGED AND CARRY A PORTABLE CHARGER. PRE-PROGRAMME ANY USEFUL LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS .
IN AIRPORTS, MINIMISE YOUR TIME IN UNSECURE PUBLIC AREA. MOVE QUICKLY FROM CHECK-IN TO THE SECURED AREAS AND WHEN ARRIVING , LEAVE THE AIRPORT WITHOUT DELAY.
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