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Chapter 49Chapter 49

Traveling SafelyTraveling Safely




PREPARATIONPREPARATION

Know where you are going asKnow where you are going asearly as possible and getearly as possible and getbackground to include:background to include:

Political issues (terrorism)Political issues (terrorism)

Business issues (criminalBusiness issues (criminal ± ±organized crime)organized crime)

Health issues (e.g. SARS,Health issues (e.g. SARS,chicken flu)chicken flu)

Documentation and healthDocumentation and healthrequirementsrequirements

Airline and hotel selection (use Airline and hotel selection (usewellwell--known, reputable; shouldknown, reputable; shouldbe evaluated for safety)be evaluated for safety)




Research your DestinationResearch your Destination

Determine what datesDetermine what datesyou will be traveling andyou will be traveling andif there are anyif there are anyanniversary dates of anniversary dates of past terror acts or past terror acts or significant events.significant events.www.OSAC.govwww.OSAC.gov is ais agood source for thisgood source for this

information.information. Determine what politicalDetermine what political

events are happeningevents are happeningand avoid them.and avoid them.




TRAVELINGTRAVELING

Avoid loose talk about Avoid loose talk about

politics or your politics or your

company and itscompany and its

business. You never business. You never

know who is listeningknow who is listening

or who they mayor who they may

repeat your repeat your

comments to.comments to.




Know your CommunicationsKnow your Communications Know how to use the payphonesKnow how to use the payphones

and have the correct coin or tokenand have the correct coin or tokenfor them with you if possible. I havefor them with you if possible. I havebought coins at coin shops so mybought coins at coin shops so mypeople have what they need whenpeople have what they need when

they land.they land. Determine if your cell phone worksDetermine if your cell phone works

prior to your trip. Contact your cellprior to your trip. Contact your cellprovider and insure that you areprovider and insure that you aresigned up for International Servicesigned up for International Service

both inbound and outgoing.both inbound and outgoing.

You may want to rent or buy aYou may want to rent or buy asatellite phone before you leave or satellite phone before you leave or rent one at the airport.rent one at the airport.




Secure Proprietary DocumentsSecure Proprietary Documents

Keep close track of Keep close track of briefcase or similar briefcase or similar valuable materialvaluable material

carrier (don¶t sit itcarrier (don¶t sit itdown beside you anddown beside you andnot pay attention or not pay attention or walk away) there willwalk away) there willalways be items inalways be items inyour business papersyour business papersthat if lost could hurtthat if lost could hurtyour company.your company.




Watch your BriefcaseWatch your Briefcase

You need to be sure to notYou need to be sure to not

leave your brief case or suitleave your brief case or suit

case alone or unattended incase alone or unattended inany area that could be aany area that could be a

safety risk. You not only risksafety risk. You not only risk

the item being stolen youthe item being stolen you

risk it be confiscated byrisk it be confiscated by

security as a potential risk. Isecurity as a potential risk. Ihave seen bags actuallyhave seen bags actually

blown up by the bombblown up by the bomb

squad.squad.




Safety in NumbersSafety in Numbers

Travel together withTravel together withanother person, or group,another person, or group,whenever possible.whenever possible.

Keep map, local currencyKeep map, local currencyand emergency contacts;and emergency contacts;have copies of importanthave copies of importantdocuments (includingdocuments (includingyour passport) on you atyour passport) on you atall times and a copy inall times and a copy inyour hotel safe with theyour hotel safe with theoriginal.original.




Carrying CashCarrying Cash

Carry money inCarry money inzipped or internalzipped or internalpockets.pockets.

Consider usingConsider usingmoney belt or holster money belt or holster and separate your and separate your

funds so if pickfunds so if pick--pocketed, you will notpocketed, you will notloose everything.loose everything.




WHEN FLYINGWHEN FLYING

Process through and getProcess through and getpast security as quicklypast security as quicklyas possible. The mostas possible. The mostdangerous time at andangerous time at anairport is before you passairport is before you passthrough security.through security.

Ask for a window seat Ask for a window seatnear an exit. If hijackednear an exit. If hijackedpeople in the isle seatspeople in the isle seatsget struck more often asget struck more often asthey are closest to thethey are closest to theattackers.attackers.




Information Security in the Air Information Security in the Air

Do not work on or Do not work on or

discuss confidentialdiscuss confidential

company information.company information.

Keep in mind thatKeep in mind thatothers can see your others can see your

work.work.

People around youPeople around youcan hear your can hear your

conversations.conversations.




HijackingHijacking

During a hijacking or During a hijacking or

other incident; avoidother incident; avoid

eye contact, don¶teye contact, don¶t

draw attention; obeydraw attention; obeyinstructions unless itinstructions unless it

is evident this is oneis evident this is one

of those September of those September

11th11th--type hijackings.type hijackings.




Carry On Safety ItemsCarry On Safety Items The Sure Fire E2DThe Sure Fire E2D--BKBK

http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/mainhttp://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/1132/sesent/00/co_disp/displ/prrfnbr/1132/sesent/00Compact (pocket sized), highCompact (pocket sized), high--intensity, tacticalintensity, tactical--level incandescentlevel incandescentflashlight with enhanced self flashlight with enhanced self--defensedefense

features. Similar to our features. Similar to our E2EE2E but withbut withcrenellated Strike Bezel for crenellated Strike Bezel for personal protection.personal protection.

The EvacuTechThe EvacuTechhttp://www.evacutech.com/http://www.evacutech.com/ SurvivalSurvivalmask will give you 20 minutes of mask will give you 20 minutes of smoke protection and 1 hour of smoke protection and 1 hour of

Biological or Chemical protection.Biological or Chemical protection.Mouthwash will help to kill someMouthwash will help to kill somebiologicals such as Anthrax thebiologicals such as Anthrax thewaterless hand wash will help towaterless hand wash will help toprotect your skin and the SaniGuardprotect your skin and the SaniGuardcan protect you from additionalcan protect you from additionalexposure while the Cipro will startexposure while the Cipro will start

fighting the bacteria.fighting the bacteria.




Find Cover Find Cover

If in a shootingIf in a shooting

situation, crouch or situation, crouch or

lay on the floor andlay on the floor and

do not move.do not move. If a recovery isIf a recovery is

attempted do not tryattempted do not try

to help. The policeto help. The police

are trained to shootare trained to shoot

anyone standing.anyone standing.




Being Met at the AirportBeing Met at the Airport

When met at airport,When met at airport,

do not use companydo not use companyor personal name onor personal name onplacard. If beingplacard. If beingtargeted for targeted for

kidnapping you do notkidnapping you do notwant to make it easywant to make it easyfor them.for them.




IN TRANSITIN TRANSIT

Don¶t isolate yourself;Don¶t isolate yourself;

stay in wellstay in well--lit,lit,

populated areas.populated areas.

Avoid American Avoid American

named hangnamed hang--outs or outs or

places frequented byplaces frequented by

foreigners.foreigners.




Avoid Problems Avoid Problems

Use only approved taxisUse only approved taxis

at the airport; consider at the airport; consider

hiring a car for thehiring a car for the

whole day or evening.whole day or evening. If you witness anIf you witness an

accident or incident;accident or incident;

withdraw and movewithdraw and move

away. Don¶t get caughtaway. Don¶t get caught

up in politicalup in political

discussions or discussions or

demonstrations.demonstrations.




Stay AlertStay Alert

Be leery of allBe leery of all

strangers and avoidstrangers and avoid

getting into agetting into a

conversation; if conversation; if talking with a stranger talking with a stranger

be extra alert to whatbe extra alert to what

is going on aroundis going on around

you (e.g. another you (e.g. another person coming upperson coming up

behind you).behind you).




At Your Hotel At Your Hotel

Avoid leaving your Avoid leaving your key at hotel desk andkey at hotel desk andresponding to hotelresponding to hotel

paging you when inpaging you when inthe restaurant or the restaurant or lobby.lobby.

Do not identify your Do not identify your appointments; avoidappointments; avoidproviding homeproviding homeaddress (useaddress (usecompany address).company address).




Stay SafeStay Safe

Avoid company Avoid companyluggage labels, or luggage labels, or

anything that couldanything that couldgive information to agive information to awould be attacker.would be attacker.

Avoid ground floors Avoid ground floorsand those above theand those above the8th floor that fire8th floor that firetrucks can not reach.trucks can not reach.




Staying Safe in the RoomStaying Safe in the Room

Know the location of theKnow the location of thefire alarm nearest your fire alarm nearest your room and the emergencyroom and the emergencyexits for fire, earthquake,exits for fire, earthquake,

etc.etc. Secure your valuableSecure your valuable

items and documentsitems and documents(preferably in a hotel(preferably in a hotelsafe) but be aware thatsafe) but be aware that

proprietary documents,proprietary documents,even in a hotel safe, areeven in a hotel safe, aresubject to examination.subject to examination.




Room SafetyRoom Safety

Keep room locked,Keep room locked,lights on, play thelights on, play thetelevision and use thetelevision and use the

deadbolt and chain ondeadbolt and chain onthe door when insidethe door when insidethe room. Usethe room. Usepersonal alarm.personal alarm.

Use rubber door stopUse rubber door stopto jam door and toto jam door and to

jam bathroom door jam bathroom door when in the shower.when in the shower.




Fire SafetyFire Safety

Lightweight Cyalume lightLightweight Cyalume lightsticks are great items tosticks are great items tocarry with you in case of carry with you in case of emergencies, they are anemergencies, they are anexcellent light source.excellent light source.

If leaving your roomIf leaving your roomduring a fire always takeduring a fire always takeyour room key. You mayyour room key. You mayneed it to get back intoneed it to get back intoyour room or to get out of your room or to get out of

some stairway doors.some stairway doors. If the doors or walls areIf the doors or walls are

hot, douse them withhot, douse them withwater using the icewater using the icebucket.bucket.

If you stay in your room, turnIf you stay in your room, turnoff the air conditioner, fill theoff the air conditioner, fill thebathtub with water, wet thebathtub with water, wet thesheets or towels and stuff sheets or towels and stuff them completely around thethem completely around the

door and block the ventsdoor and block the ventsemitting smoke. Open theemitting smoke. Open thewindow only if you are surewindow only if you are surefresh air is available.fresh air is available.

Call the Fire DepartmentCall the Fire Departmentgiving them your roomgiving them your roomnumber and notifying themnumber and notifying themthat you are staying in thethat you are staying in theroom.room.

Hold wet towels over your Hold wet towels over your nose and mouth.nose and mouth.






Information Security In your RoomInformation Security In your Room

Do not use ³cleanDo not use ³clean

room´ signs; insteadroom´ signs; instead

use ³do not disturbúse ³do not disturb´

signs and be in thesigns and be in theroom when beingroom when being

cleaned.cleaned.

Assume all telephone Assume all telephone

calls, faxes andcalls, faxes andprobably the roomprobably the room

itself are ³bugged´.itself are ³bugged´.




Caution in Business Center Caution in Business Center

One common activity that isOne common activity that is

being used in hotelbeing used in hotel

business centers is for business centers is for

someone to plug in a ³Keysomeone to plug in a ³Key

Stroke Reader´.Stroke Reader´.

These items can beThese items can be

plugged in to the computer plugged in to the computer

in seconds and they capturein seconds and they capture

what ever you type; be itwhat ever you type; be itpasswords and logins or passwords and logins or

company data.company data.




DOCUMENTSDOCUMENTS

Passport; proper visaPassport; proper visa

Airline tickets; itinerary Airline tickets; itinerary(shared only with key(shared only with keypeople and family)people and family)

Vaccinations/inoculationsVaccinations/inoculations

Traveler¶s ChecksTraveler¶s Checks(accepted in countries of (accepted in countries of travel)travel)

Credit cards need to beCredit cards need to bekept secure and insurekept secure and insurethey are taken in the areathey are taken in the areathat you are traveling.that you are traveling.




Emergency InformationEmergency Information

Telephone numbers andTelephone numbers andaddresses (company,addresses (company,embassy/consulate, etc.)embassy/consulate, etc.)

Driver¶s license/internationalDriver¶s license/internationallicenselicense

International medicalInternational medicalinsurance/medical evacuationinsurance/medical evacuationinsurance (not accepted in someinsurance (not accepted in somecounties).counties).

Copies of all of the above carriedCopies of all of the above carried

separately and leave one copy atseparately and leave one copy athome; include copies of serialhome; include copies of serialnumbers and make/model of anynumbers and make/model of anycamera, computer, etc.camera, computer, etc.

Email copies to yourself andEmail copies to yourself andleave on your server to access if leave on your server to access if

needed.needed.




MONEYMONEY

Change a small amountChange a small amount

ahead of time.ahead of time.

Split money and traveler¶sSplit money and traveler¶s

checks up on your person.checks up on your person. Do not change money atDo not change money at

unofficial money changingunofficial money changing

locations; results could belocations; results could be

counterfeit currency or policecounterfeit currency or police

blackmail.blackmail.

The best exchange rates areThe best exchange rates are

normally found at the ATM.normally found at the ATM.




MEDICALMEDICAL

Bring a basic first aid kitBring a basic first aid kit

(see below) and any(see below) and any

medicine you might needmedicine you might need

(extra prescription if (extra prescription if

possible); contacts andpossible); contacts and

glasses (extra pair).glasses (extra pair).

Have prescriptions; keepHave prescriptions; keep

in original containers.in original containers.

Extras of critical itemsExtras of critical itemsthat would be hard tothat would be hard to

replace.replace.




If you are illIf you are ill

If you become ill while traveling youIf you become ill while traveling youcan always go to a U.S. Militarycan always go to a U.S. MilitaryInstallation for treatment, even if youInstallation for treatment, even if youare a civilian. They will charge youare a civilian. They will charge youbut you will receive Americanbut you will receive AmericanStandard of Care.Standard of Care.

There are some medicines used toThere are some medicines used totreat Latin's or Hispanics which aretreat Latin's or Hispanics which arefatal to Caucasians.fatal to Caucasians.

Carry your prescription meds with youCarry your prescription meds with youand have some extra in your bags inand have some extra in your bags incase your luggage is delayed or lost.case your luggage is delayed or lost.

In some countries antibiotics areIn some countries antibiotics areunavailable at any price.unavailable at any price.

Be sure to wear your medical alertBe sure to wear your medical alertnecklace or bracelet listing your necklace or bracelet listing your allergies, blood type, and emergencyallergies, blood type, and emergencycontact.contact.

If Carrying a cell phone be sure to

add ICE (In Case of Emergency)

into your address book with a

contact name and number.




TRAVEL FIRST AID KITTRAVEL FIRST AID KIT

Small bag with emergency items.Small bag with emergency items.

Small flashlight, extra batteries andSmall flashlight, extra batteries andsmall radio.small radio.

Lock Picks and door tool.Lock Picks and door tool.

Medication, needle and threadMedication, needle and thread

Signal Mirror Signal Mirror

Band aids, Large Bandage.Band aids, Large Bandage.

Permanent Marker to leavePermanent Marker to leavemessages on walls for EMS or fire.messages on walls for EMS or fire.

Emergency ToolEmergency Tool

WhistleWhistle

Bottle of water and readyBottle of water and ready--toto--eateatsnacksnack

Pair of leather gloves to open doorsPair of leather gloves to open doorsincase of fire.incase of fire.

Pencil and spiral bound note padPencil and spiral bound note pad




Emergency Travel KitEmergency Travel Kit

Package of chewing gum.Package of chewing gum.

Aspirin or similar pain Aspirin or similar pain

reliever.reliever.

Dry washcloth in zipDry washcloth in zip--locklockbag and wet wipes andbag and wet wipes and

hand gel.hand gel.

Tooth brush and paste inTooth brush and paste in

zipzip--lock bag and dentallock bag and dental

floss.floss.

Extra contacts or Extra contacts or

eyeglasses.eyeglasses.




APPEARANCE/DRESSAPPEARANCE/DRESS

Appear conservative (no Appear conservative (nowild colored hair, etc)wild colored hair, etc)Dress in duller colors andDress in duller colors andtry to blend in if possible.try to blend in if possible.

Do not talk loudly inDo not talk loudly inEnglish.English.

Dress casually, butDress casually, but³smartly´ while traveling;³smartly´ while traveling;dress ³down´ but not toodress ³down´ but not too³down´.³down´.

Nothing too ³AmericanŃothing too ³American´ ± ±no jackets or tee shirtsno jackets or tee shirtswith flags, etc.with flags, etc.




Think About What You Wear Think About What You Wear

No cowboy boots, cowboyNo cowboy boots, cowboyhats, belt buckles, etc., Nohats, belt buckles, etc., Noexpensive jewelryexpensive jewelry

Avoid jeans and tennis Avoid jeans and tennis

shoesshoes Don¶t wear baseball styleDon¶t wear baseball style

capscaps

No military style clothingNo military style clothing

Take just what you needTake just what you need

(e.g. a suit?)K

now the(e.g. a suit?)K

now theweather and bring dressweather and bring dressaccordingly.accordingly.

Women, especially, if Women, especially, if visiting religious sites havevisiting religious sites haveappropriate head covering,appropriate head covering,

clothing.clothing.






ANALYSISANALYSIS

If something is too good to be true, it is! Pay attention toIf something is too good to be true, it is! Pay attention topeople around you, especially those just ³loitering´.people around you, especially those just ³loitering´.

Avoid demonstrations and civil unrest; do not take Avoid demonstrations and civil unrest; do not takepictures of military installations or civil unrest. Know thepictures of military installations or civil unrest. Know the

capabilities of police, medical and fire in the country youcapabilities of police, medical and fire in the country youare visiting. Consider a cell phone that works in the area.are visiting. Consider a cell phone that works in the area.

Assume you are not going to be liked by all; don¶t get Assume you are not going to be liked by all; don¶t getinto political or religious discussions. Be alert to what isinto political or religious discussions. Be alert to what isgoing on around you. Watch for surveillance. Vary routesgoing on around you. Watch for surveillance. Vary routes

and times. Listen to your ³gut´ and take appropriateand times. Listen to your ³gut´ and take appropriateaction. Don¶t be in a ³dazeáction. Don¶t be in a ³daze´ ± ± pay attention and THINK!!pay attention and THINK!!




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