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The hurricane season occurs from early June to late November. Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and the east and Gulf coasts of the United States are the most threatened areas. Catastrophic storms can cause extreme damage to infrastructure, cutting off access to transportation, emergency assistance, medical care, and food and water. The ability of consular officials to assist Canadian citizens may be limited in such circumstances.

If you plan to travel during the hurricane season, we encourage you to:

• Check our Travel Reports and Warnings page to see if it is safe to travel to your destination.
  
  
• Confirm travel arrangements prior to departure and ensure that your travel insurance allows for trip cancellation or interruption in the event of a hurricane.
  
  
• Ensure that detailed information is left with family or friends in Canada, including the name of the tour operator, flight details, hotel name, location, room number and telephone numbers, cruise ship details and itineraries.
  
  
• Ensure that emergency contact information is provided on page 4 of your passport and leave copies of all travel documents with someone in Canada.
   
• Register on-line with the responsible Canadian government office abroad.
  
  
• Monitor local news broadcasts and weather reports carefully, follow the advice of local authorities and tour operators and know how to contact the nearest Canadian government office.
  
  
• Obtain up-to-date weather forecasts for the region from the National Hurricane Center.
  
  
• Visit the website of the Canadian Hurricane Centre for recommendations on hurricane  preparedness.
  
  
• Carry contact details for our Emergency Operations Centre, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and accepts collect calls (where available) from Canadians requiring assistance abroad (tel.: 613-996-8885, e-mail: sos@international.gc.ca).
   

Consular Services

Consular Services website
www.travel.gc.ca

General
Tel.: 1-800-267-6788 (in Canada and the U.S.) or 613-944-6788
TTY: 1-800-394-3472 (in Canada and the U.S.) or 613-944-1310
E-mail: travel@international.gc.ca

Emergencies
Tel.: 613-996-8885 (call collect from abroad where available)
E-mail: sos@international.gc.ca

Drugs and Travel Information Program
www.travel.gc.ca/drugs

Publications (free)
Access our smart-travel publications or order them by calling 1-800-267-8376 (in Canada) or 613-944-4000.

Country Travel Reports
Our Travel Reports provide vital information on safety and security, local laws and  customs, health conditions, and entry requirements for approximately 200 travel destinations. This information is also available by phone: 1-800-267-6788 (in Canada and the U.S.) or 613-944-6788.

Diplomatic Offices
Canadian government offices abroad:
www.travel.gc.ca/offices

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