USA
Warnings and insurance
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands.
Hurricane Milton
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You should:
monitorapproachingstormsontheUSNationalHurricaneCenterwebsite- follow instructions from local authorities, including instructions
evacuationorders. - visit the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website for further information
onpreparingforextremeweatherandevacuating - check with your airline or travel agent about possible disruption to flights or airport services and follow their advice
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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