Risk = Threat x Vulnerability

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1 Safety and Security Briefing Go Abroad Coordinator I. Before you go 1 4 Outline Before you go Risk = Threat x Vulnerability Travel documentation Personal preparation En Route While you re there Communication Personal security Low Impact High Likelihood Low Impact Low Likelihood High Impact High Likelihood High Impact Low Likelihood Statement and Acknowledgement of Risks and Responsibilities (Form) Travel documentation Personal preparation 2 Critical incidents 5 Briefing Objectives: Identify and Discuss: Potential problems Prevention strategies Coping strategies Remember: YOU are ultimately responsible for your own safety Statement (form) MCP Out of Province Coverage Certificate Medical check-up Medical Insurance (note exemptions) Immunizations / insects Appropriate medications Travel sickness prevention H1N

2 Letter of explaining purpose of entry (study, work, volunteer, etc.) Physical version of ticket Itinerary for study program Photocopies: Passport ID page Bank, visa, license, etc. (front & back) Important phone # s insurance info Prescription info MCP Certificate Letter of Entry DFAIT Foreign Affairs Canada Help in emergency: war, civil unrest or natural disasters medical emergencies crime and legal issues Contact relatives or friends Replace lost/stolen passport Help find missing persons Providing emergency loan 7 10 England You Could be Asked for the Following: Passport Copy of bank statements going back over a period of several (5) months. Official program acceptance letter (i.e. the Harlow letter provided by the associate Dean of Arts) Copy of MCP Out of Province Coverage Certificate (or similar form from other Canadian residents) Copy of insurance policy showing coverage and exclusions for out of country travel Evidence of savings available to you (e.g. parent s bank statements and proof of parentage / proof that you are a dependent) Ottawa: sos@international.gc.ca Ottawa: United Kingdom - LONDON, High Commission of Canada Address: Canada House, Trafalgar Square, London SW1Y 5BJ, England, United Kingdom Tel.: 44 (20) Fax: 44 (20) ldn@international.gc.ca Internet: Evidence of any firm travel plans that you have made 8 11 Theft Assault Getting lost Food and Water Sun stroke / severe burn Personal preferences Credit Cards pins, notifications Bank accounts accounts, pins, systems, access Value Added Tax Insurance Registration of Valuables Budget

3 II. En Route Customs and Immigration Group check-point Plan B for arrivals Personal property check Group check Pre-pack everything Withdraw enough cash for the journey Travel sickness medication Jet lag deep vein thrombosis Check flight and flight regulations for baggage (airline specific) ROCA III. While you re there Lost luggage Lost / stolen documents Prescriptions Travel documents Wallet Flight delays Customs & Immigration A period of adjustment to new geographical, personal and / or socioeconomic circumstances that differ from one s pre-existing i and routine norms. All will go through a period of adjustment, but the degree of adjustment will vary person to person

4 19 Communication Gender Relationships Local values Religious sensitivities Access to services 22 Coping Strategies Recognizing the symptoms Journal / creative outlet Mementoes of home Develop a routine Learn the language Eat well, exercise Travel Characteristics (voyage.gc.ca) Cell phones program in important numbers: anger, discomfort, confusion, frustration or irritability and loss of a sense of humour; withdrawal, spending excessive amounts of time alone, spending time only with Canadians or other foreigners and avoiding contact with locals; negative feelings about the people and culture of the host country; compulsive eating and drinking or a need for excessive amounts of sleep; and boredom, fatigue and an inability to concentrate or work effectively. Handy to have School / work contact info Classmates Transit lines Cancellation numbers for cards Skype Calling cards and payphones I.C.E Local consulate Local police / emergency Emergency Ottawa number C.E.P long distance # (24- hour local contact point) The U curve or W curve Personal Safety Pollution Person to Person The buddy system Consumption of alcohol General rules Independent travel itinerary to facilitators / supervisors Detailed meeting point information Scams Racism, regionalism 4

5 25 ROCA Consulate information Emergency plan Report to Program Coordinator Support network of family and friends Group meeting point International Laws Civil unrest Landmines IV. Coming Home 26 Coming Home On-campus inquiries / support while away: goabroad@mun.ca De-brief session upon return Tell MCP, credit card agency that you are back Talk about experiences for the next cohort Travel safe and Bon Voyage! UC-4010c / (709) / fax: Before you go En Route While there Coming home 5