B. Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Travelers should not assume they will be unscathed by natural disasters. Heat emergencies, wildfires on islands, flooding and mudslides in mountainous areas will all scuttle your vacation plans. STEP is a free service that sends you email updates and alerts from U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.
STEP messages include:
- Health alerts
- Weather or natural disaster alerts
- Travel Advisory updates
- Routine messages about U.S. embassy and consulate services
