If you must travel in an area where there has been a history of terrorist attacks or kidnappings,

• Discuss with your family what they should do in an emergency. Make sure your affairs are in order before leaving home.
• Register with your embassy or consulate upon arrival.
• Be friendly but cautious about discussing personal matters, your itinerary or program.
• Leave no personal or business papers in your hotel room.
• Watch for people following you or “loiterers” observing your comings and goings.
• Keep a mental note of safe havens, such as police stations, hotels, hospitals.
• Let someone else know what your travel plans are. Keep them informed of changes.
• Avoid predictable times and routes of travel. Report suspicious activity to local police and the nearest embassy or consulate.
• Select your own taxi cabs at random. Don’t take a vehicle not clearly identified as a taxi. Compare the face of the driver with the one posted on his or her license.
• Travel with others if possible.
• Be sure of the identity of visitors before opening the door of your hotel room. Don’t meet strangers at unknown or remote locations.
• Refuse unexpected packages.
• Formulate a plan of action if a bomb explodes or gunfire is nearby.
• Check for loose wires or other suspicious activity around your car.
• Be sure your vehicle is in good operating condition in case you need to use high-speed or evasive driving.
• If you are in a situation where someone starts shooting, drop to the floor or get down as low as possible. Don’t move until you know the danger is passed. Do not attempt to help rescuers and do not pick up a weapon. Shield yourself behind or under a solid object if possible. If you must move, crawl on your stomach.