Register with your embassy/consulate (STEP) and monitor local alerts for terrorism and civil unrest.
Secure valuables and phones in crowded places (tourist sites, trains, stations) use RFID-safe wallets and keep bags closed and in sight.
Avoid demonstrations, follow local authorities' instructions, and have alternate routes if transit is disrupted.
Prepare for heavy rain/thunderstorms on 24–25 Aug: carry rain gear, expect delays and allow extra travel time.
When traveling with children or visiting school/after-school settings, verify staff credentials and immediately report suspicious behavior to local authorities.
