USA
Warnings and insurance
This travel advice also covers American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and United States Virgin Islands.
Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton made landfall on the west coast of Florida on the night of 9 October and moved across the state to the Atlantic Ocean on 10 October, leaving widespread damage and flooding. There still remains a high risk from further flooding in the coming days and areas of Florida remain without power and mains water. The local authorities are warning people not to return to or visit areas affected by Hurricane Milton until they say that it is safe to do so.
You should:
followinstructionsfromlocalauthorities,includinginstructionsfromtheFloridaDivisionofEmergencyManagementvisittheFederalEmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA)websiteforfurtherinformationcheckwithyourairlineortravelagentaboutpossibledisruptiontoflightsorairportservicesandfollowtheiradvice
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
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