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Last Updated: February 15, 2006 16:00 EST
Still Valid: September 7, 2010 14:51 EDT
Originally Posted: February 1, 2006 15:34 EST

Natural Disasters

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, forest fires, hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes, and drought occur and may affect safety, services, and transportation. Visit the Web site of the Humanitarian Early Warning Service for details. Canadians should monitor local developments and news broadcasts carefully, follow the advice of local authorities, and know how to contact the nearest Canadian government office (i.e., embassy, high commission, or consulate) in their destination country. As well, travellers should carry details on how to contact the Department's Operations Centre, which operates 24 hours a day and accepts collect calls from Canadians overseas. Travel arrangements should be confirmed prior to departure.

For advice on travel, see our Travel Reports.