How to Travel Safely (and Keep Calm)
In the last two months alone, for example, Britain, often thought of as a safe bet for travel, has been hit by a number of attacks, including one at a concert in Manchester
that left 22 people dead, another at London Bridge that killed six people and yet another this week outside a mosque, which killed one person and injured 11.
Matt Dumpert said that Terrorist attacks are a growing concern around the world, but that shouldn’t deter people from traveling,
What to Do if a Terrorist Attack Happens Near You Assess What Happened
and Seek Safety Immediately: If you hear an explosion or see an attack, Mr. Dumpert advised taking a few seconds to assess the situation.
"The reality is that a terrorist attack can happen anywhere in the world at any time, so staying at home isn’t going to necessarily
keep you safe." And, as Seth Kugel pointed out in a New York Times column last year, the statistics are on your side.
" he said. that In general, the security in a destination where a terrorist attack has occurred is bolstered following the attack,
Determining a Destination’s Safety and Staying Safe Once You’re There Rely on the State Department: The single best
way for travelers to find out if a particular destination is safe is to check the State Department website.
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