Major Earthquake Hits Chile
The recent serious earthquake in Chile, the resulting tsunami waves already reaching Hawaii, and the tsunami warning throughout the Pacific Rim again points out the need to include emergency preparedness planning in your travel plans.
Tourists – Keep Safety First
There are reports of about 1,000 Americans in Chile right now, and tourism is a major business for them. Although they have been relatively fortunate in that loss of life has been low (about 214 people reported dead), property damage has been extensive, roads and the Santiago airport heavily damaged.
Google has responded by implementing a “People Finder” service for those trying to locate friends and family in the affected areas (see article referenced below), and Mashable is also providing Chile-specific services.
Include Safety & Emergency Travel Planning
Include safety and emergency planning in your travel planning and prep. Be sure that you carry backup copies of all your important ID, travel papers, prescriptions and that you have plenty of required medications.
Also, be sure to develop a family plan of action should you get separated – what family member back home to contact, details for contacting the American Embassy if traveling abroad, tools such as the Google People Finder described in the article referenced above.
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