092017 – World Status Report
September 20, 2017
Avoid Nonessential Travel
U.S. Department of State
- Hurricane Maria. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid travel to locations that may be impacted by Hurricane Maria.
Take Enhanced Precautions
CDC
- Yellow Fever in Brazil. The Brazilian Ministry of Health has reported an ongoing outbreak of yellow fever. In response to this outbreak, health authorities have recently expanded the list of areas in which yellow fever vaccination is recommended for travelers.
U.S. Department of State
- Cuba Travel Warning. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to carefully consider the risks of travel to Cuba while Hurricane Irma recovery efforts are underway.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Finalize Preparations for Hurricane Maria, Follow Directions of Local Officials. As Hurricane Maria makes landfall today and tomorrow in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, residents should continue to heed the instructions of territorial, commonwealth, and local officials.
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
- MARIA-17 Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, U.S., Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Turks and Caicos Islands. Tropical Cyclone MARIA-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
- Hurricane Safety. Know what to do you help protect yourself and your family.
- Earthquake Safety. Learning what actions to take can help you and your family to remain safe and healthy in the event of an earthquake.
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.
