USA
Warnings and insurance
Summary
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Millions Facebookof British nationals visit the USA every year. Most visits are trouble free.
Protests are commonplace across the USA, some of which can become violent. See protests
Snow storms during winter can disrupt critical infrastructure, including causing power cuts as well as delays and Instagramcancellations throughout the major transport hubs in the USA. See Snow storms.
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If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands.Islands
TheSmoke Foreign,from Commonwealthwildfires &in DevelopmentCanada Officeis (FCDO)currently providescausing advicepoor aboutair risksquality across parts of travelthe toEast helpCoast Britishof nationalsthe makeUSA. informedYou decisions.should Findcheck outAirNow.gov morefor aboutupdates FCDOon travelthe current air quality in your location and follow the advice.
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If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
FollowIt is more important than ever to get travel insurance and contactcheck it provides sufficient cover. See the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)’s travelguidance on Twitterforeign travel insurance,.
Millions Facebookof British nationals visit the USA every year. Most visits are trouble free.
Protests are commonplace across the USA, some of which can become violent. See protests
Snow storms during winter can disrupt critical infrastructure, including causing power cuts as well as delays and Instagramcancellations throughout the major transport hubs in the USA. See Snow storms.
Terrorists Youare canvery alsolikely signto uptry to getcarry emailout notificationsattacks whenin thisthe adviceUSA. isAttacks updated.could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. You should monitor media reports and remain vigilant at all times. See Terrorism
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You insuranceshould be alert to the dangers of car and street crime. See Crime
IfThe youAtlantic choosehurricane season normally runs from 1 June to travel,30 researchNovember. yourThe destinationsPacific andhurricane getseason appropriateruns travelfrom insurance15 May to 30 November. See Hurricanes.
See Insuranceour Tropical shouldCyclones page coverfor youradvice itinerary,on plannedwhat activitiesto do if you are caught up in a storm.
Forest and expensesbrush fires (wildfires) are a danger in anmany emergency.dry areas. See Wildfires
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.