Re: State Dept UAE Site

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

Thanks, Susan....now I KNOW I won't wear a cowboy hat!!!!

Actually last year there was SOOO much security at the airports it would make
your head swim.  The UAE is virtually crime free with the leading cause of death
to be car accidents!!!!

Teddy


SUSAN SWOPE-ATTARDI wrote:

> Very interesting site.  Here's an excerpt from the travel warning issued
> yesterday.  There is a link near to obtain further travel info near the
> bottom...............
>
> PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
> U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
> Office of the Spokesman
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----
>
> WORLDWIDE CAUTION
> November 12, 1998
> In light of current tensions with Iraq over United Nations weapons
> inspections, the August 7 bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Nairobi, Kenya
> and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the August 20 U.S. air strikes in Afghanistan
> and Sudan, and the apprehension of persons believed to have been involved in
> the U.S. Embassy bombings, the potential for retaliatory acts against
> Americans and American interests overseas continues to exist. In addition,
> terrorists, including Usama bin Ladin (who has been indicted for the embassy
> bombings and for threatening to kill American nationals outside the United
> States), continue their threats against the United States and have not
> distinguished between military and civilian targets. We take these threats
> seriously and the U.S. has increased security at United States Government
> facilities worldwide. A number of our posts have temporarily suspended or
> limited services to the public, and may have to do so in the future.
>
> The Department of State reminds Americans to maintain a high level of
> vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness
> to lessen their vulnerability. Americans should maintain a low profile, vary
> routes and times for all required travel, and treat mail from unfamiliar
> sources with suspicion.
>
> American citizens traveling or residing abroad should contact the nearest
> U.S. Embassy or Consulate by telephone or fax for up-to-date information on
> security conditions. Current information on post operations is also
> available on the Internet at http://travel.state.gov. In addition, U.S.
> citizens planning to travel abroad should consult the Department of State's
> Public Announcements, Travel Warnings, Consular Information Sheets, and
> regional travel brochures.
>
> This replaces the September 24 "Worldwide Caution" Public Announcement to
> reflect the potential for retaliation in light of the tensions with Iraq
> over UN weapons inspections, and expires February 12, 1999.
>
> Susan Swope
> SE Region
> Kentucky
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----
> Department of State travel information and publications are available at
> Internet address: http://travel.state.gov. U.S. travelers may hear recorded
> information by calling the Department of State in Washington, D.C. at
> 202-647-5225 from their touchtone telephone, or receive information by
> automated telefax by dialing 202-647-3000 from their fax machine.
> Consular Information Sheets and Travel Warnings
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Flemmer, Linda <flemmerl@rcbhsc.wvu.edu>
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> Date: Friday, November 13, 1998 2:44 PM
> Subject: State Dept UAE Site
>
> >For those who are going to the UAE (or who are just generally
> >interested), the US State Department has an interesting site with travel
> >information and local laws/customs that the traveller should be aware
> >of.  They will list any travel advisories there.
> >
> >Right now, there is a world-wide traveler's alert for US citizens.
> >Essentially, be inconspicuous and be alert.
> >
> >You can find the site at:
> >http://travel.state.gov/united_arab_emirates.html
> >
> >Linda Flemmer
> >Here's hoping that things stay quiet for all of the teams!
> >