The recent attacks in Belgium and Paris may make you question whether it is safe to travel to Europe or elsewhere in the world. I am still planning to travel, but today I enrolled in The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program so that I will be quickly alerted to travel warnings and alerts when they are issued.
The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is a free
service provided by the U.S. Government to U.S. nationals who are traveling to,
or living in, a foreign
Country (formerly known as Travel Registration).
Enrollment allows you to record information about your upcoming trip abroad
that the U.S. Department of State can use to assist you in case of an
emergency.
Using STEP is like having insurance. It’s something
you hope you’ll never really have to use, but it’s nice to know that it will be
there in an emergency. You can register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment
Program on the web or
with
the app.
When
you sign up, you will automatically receive the most current information from
the U.S. Department of State about the country (or countries) where you will be traveling or
living. You will also receive updates, including travel warnings and travel
alerts so that you can make informed decisions about your travel plans and activities.
When
you enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, the Department of State
will be able to assist you better in the case of an emergency, such as if you
lose your passport or it is stolen while you are abroad.
The
travel and contact information you enter into STEP will make it easier for
consular officers in U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to contact
you and your loved ones during an emergency.
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