050317 – World Status Report
May 3, 2017
Avoid Nonessential Travel
U.S. Department of State
- Tunisia Travel Warning. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to southeastern Tunisia along the Libyan border as well as certain mountainous areas in the country’s west, due to the threat of terrorism.
Take Enhanced Precautions
U.S. Department of State
- Europe Travel Alert. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe.
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
- DONNA-17 Vanuatu (203.7km/h). Tropical Cyclone DONNA-17 can have a high humanitarian impact based on the Maximum sustained wind speed and the affected population and their vulnerability.
Recommended Reading / Viewing
CDC
- Staying Safe in a Tornado. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) there is no guaranteed safety during a tornado, so even the possibility of a tornado must be taken seriously. Extremely violent EF5 tornadoes are very rare. Most tornadoes are much weaker. The CDC shares three important tips to help keep you safe.
The risk information in this report is retrieved from U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and other professional sources as listed in the post. It provides general guidance for UT Dallas travelers. Please note the revision date (mmddyy) of this report, printed on the title of the post, and go to the direct sources listed for the most up-to-date information. The information in this report may change without prior notice.