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Those who like to travel know that sometimes (perhaps more often than we’d like!) something comes up unexpectedly, and a last-minute trip needs to be planned. While these types of trips can be stressful, the good news is that there are some healthy preparations that can be made so you’re not caught completely off guard

Should you find yourself in a country or region that has suddenly erupted in conflict consider the following standing advice from On Call’s Global Security Team: Review crisis management plans, business continuity, and communication protocols from your organization in the event of regional escalation in the conflict. Assess evacuation resources available on hand. If you/and

AMERICAS Political Unrest and Transitions in Latin America  In the dynamic landscape of Central and South American politics, nations often find themselves at crossroads, grappling with the dual challenges of political transition and societal unrest. While these challenges manifest differently across countries, the themes of governance, justice, and societal response remain consistently intertwined. For instance,

Travel in the modern world is more accessible than ever. Amid the added complexities of the global risk landscape, many organizations are expanding their global operations—while travelers are poised to discover new, less-traveled destinations. However, with this accessibility and increased global exposure, comes a certain degree of risk. Whether that risk stems from an organization/individual’s

As we’ve seen recently, sometimes our travels take us to areas that are politically unstable. These tensions can quickly escalate into violence or even war, making an evacuation out of these areas the best course of action. Should you find yourself in a situation where a political evacuation becomes necessary, here’s how On Call can

Early on Saturday 7 October, conflict broke out between Gaza Strip-based militants and Israel. The conflict has been claimed by the Palestinian Militant group Hamas which carried out a multi-pronged assault on Israeli territory bordering the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has declared war on Hamas and all other Palestinian armed groups. High-level Risks

On Call’s Global Response Center’s (GRC’s) biggest responsibility is to fulfill our mission of helping travelers, every day, in their time of need. Every phone call (or live chat, text, or email!) our Global Response Center receives is an opportunity to help someone get prepared to travel or solve a problem while they’re away –

AMERICAS Atlantic Hurricane Season This month marks the midpoint of hurricane season in the Atlantic, which has the potential to be one of the most active hurricane seasons in recent decades. The hurricane season has not only been active but also powerful. For the first time since the 1950s, there have been two Category 3