Worldwide travel alert: What travelers need to know
- 8 years ago
The State Department Monday issued a worldwide travel alert for Americans following the simultaneous attacks at several locations in Paris that killed 130 people, and a hotel siege in which 19 people died in Mali.
Warning that groups like ISIS, al-Qaeda and Boko Haram "continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions," the alert does not instruct Americans to avoid travel, but it does urge U.S. citizens to "exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation."
The alert, which will be in place until 24 February, also warned of the possibility of individuals carrying out their own attacks, although it didn't identify a specific location or country.
Former New York City Police Commissioner Howard Safir told Fox News that everyone should use caution wherever they go, and act on the saying," When you see something, say something."
Warning that groups like ISIS, al-Qaeda and Boko Haram "continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions," the alert does not instruct Americans to avoid travel, but it does urge U.S. citizens to "exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation."
The alert, which will be in place until 24 February, also warned of the possibility of individuals carrying out their own attacks, although it didn't identify a specific location or country.
Former New York City Police Commissioner Howard Safir told Fox News that everyone should use caution wherever they go, and act on the saying," When you see something, say something."