US Embassy Colombo issues travel advisory to its citizens

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The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a fresh travel advisory to its citizens.

It said US citizens traveling to or residing in Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives should enrol in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov – STEP enrolment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the US embassy or nearest US consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enrol directly with the nearest US embassy or consulate.

Read more on the security alert issued by the US Embassy in Sri Lanka

Be aware of your surroundings when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues.
Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information.
Enrol in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.

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