SACRAMENTO — If you're planning to travel abroad soon, you may want to be extra careful when it comes to security.
“The potential for terrorist attacks, protests, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens abroad to exercise increased caution.”
That's the message the State Department released worldwide Thursday to Americans traveling abroad. This warning follows numerous protests in front of embassies in Iraq, Tunisia, Jordan and several other Muslim countries.
It also comes after the State Department issued an advisory warning Americans not to travel to Lebanon following a series of missile attacks between Israel and Hezbollah.
Travelers we spoke to at Sacramento International Airport (SMF) had mixed feelings about the travel alert.
A couple traveling to Paris said they were ready to take precautions.
“I think we're going to be cautious, but not too worried,” said SMF traveler Phil Fine. “We will try to stay together and maybe use public transport less.”
A traveler arriving in Sacramento from Chile to compete in this weekend's Ironman didn't feel the impact.
“I don’t think it will have a direct impact on international travel, at least in this part of the world,” said Andres Silva.
Government officials are urging anyone traveling abroad to sign up for the Smart Traveler Registration Program which will alert you to any potential high-risk areas around the world.
“We are constantly assessing the security situation on the ground, so that we can provide appropriate travel warnings and appropriate guidance to American citizens,” said Matthew Miller of the State Department.
For more information on the Smart Traveler Registration Program, Click here.
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