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Dydd Gwener, 5 Hydref 2012

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International events and emergencies

At times of international emergency, including war, natural disaster or terrorist attack, events can change quickly. A large network of organisations and agencies can provide information, support and advice if you or someone you know gets caught up in an international incident.

Government leads on overseas events

Advice and information is posted by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Department for International Development (DFID) when an international emergency takes place. DFID also provides in-depth country profiles, including post-conflict information.

Relief agencies

Relief agencies act outside of the political or religious context of emergency situations, bringing urgent help and supplies to people involved in conflict or disaster.

During emergencies, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) works with:

  • aid agencies
  • corporations
  • the public sector
  • broadcasters

The DEC also makes sure that money raised for relief efforts goes to the people that need it most. The International Federation of the Red Cross and the Red Crescent Societies is the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. Much of its work is centred around disaster preparedness, short-term response and long-term rehabilitation.

Travel advice

The FCO also provides travel advice, information and recommendations on places to avoid if an emergency situation is ongoing.

If you become ill or have an accident while you are away, you may need specific information to help you to make decisions about healthcare. The Department of Health gives advice on accessing healthcare abroad. In an emergency situation, it can be more difficult to get access to healthcare, so it is even more important to be prepared.

Embassies and consulates

Your embassy or consulate can help you if you are affected by an emergency situation while you are abroad. Travellers are advised to carry the contact details of the embassy or consulate, and inform them where you are going to be if you are travelling to high-risk areas. This could be the difference between getting out of a danger zone quickly, or being at risk indefinitely because you have not told officials where you are.

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