WARDEN MESSAGE

[meroberts]

The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the
continued potential for terrorist attacks, particularly in
the Middle East and North Africa, and possibly occurring
in or emanating from the Arabian Peninsula. Current
information suggests that al-Qa'ida and affiliated
organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks both in
the region and beyond, and that they may focus efforts to
conduct attacks in the period between now and the end of
August. This Travel Alert expires on August 31, 2013.

Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and
weapons and target both official and private interests.
U.S. citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists
to attack public transportation systems and other tourist
infrastructure. Terrorists have targeted and attacked
subway and rail systems, as well as aviation and maritime
services. U.S. citizens should take every precaution to
be aware of their surroundings and to adopt appropriate
safety measures to protect themselves when traveling.

We continue to work closely with other nations on the
threat from international terrorism, including from
al-Qa'ida. Information is routinely shared between the
U.S. and our key partners in order to disrupt terrorist
plotting, identify and take action against potential
operatives, and strengthen our defenses against potential
threats.

We recommend U.S. citizens register their travel
plans with the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy
through the State Department's travel registration
website. We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens
Traveling abroad enroll in the Department of State's
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enrollment
gives you the latest security updates, and makes it
easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate
to contact you in an emergency. If you don't have
Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest
U.S. embassy or consulate.

For the latest security information, U.S. citizens
traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department
of State's Internet website at travel.state.gov where the
Worldwide Caution, Country Specific Information, Travel
Warnings, and Travel Alerts can be found. Follow us on
Twitter and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on
Facebook as well. Download our free Smart Traveler app,
available through iTunes or Google Play, to have travel
information at your fingertips.

In addition to information on the internet, travelers
may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions
by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States
and Canada or, from other countries, on a regular toll
line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from
8:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday through Friday, Eastern Time
(except U.S. federal holidays).