{"threatLevel": "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution", "description": "<p><b><i>Reissued with updates to health information.</i></b></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exercise increased caution in Antarctica due to <b>environmental hazards posed by extreme and unpredictable weather&nbsp;</b>and<b> limited emergency services.</b></li>\n<li>The U.S. government is unable to provide consular services to U.S. citizens in the Antarctic Region. The closest U.S Embassies/Consulate<u>s</u> are in Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, and South Africa.&nbsp; U.S. government resources in the Antarctic Region are committed to the U.S. Antarctic Program, per longstanding <a href=\"https://www.nsf.gov/geo/opp/antarct/ngo_policy.jsp\" adhocenable=\"false\">U.S. policy</a>.&nbsp;<br>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Read the <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Antarctica.html\">country information page</a> for additional information on travel to Antarctica.</p>\n<p>If you travel to Antarctica:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain comprehensive travel, medical, and medical evacuation insurance; see our webpage for more <a href=\"http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/health/insurance-providers.html\">information on insurance providers for overseas coverage.</a></li>\n<li>Travel with a professional guide or organization such as those that are a member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, or, if organizing a private expedition, be self-sufficient.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the <a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a> (<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.&nbsp; Review the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler&#8217;s Checklist</a>.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Facebook</a> and <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/travelgov\" adhocenable=\"false\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/covid-19-travel-information.html\">Department of State&#8217;s COVID-19 page</a> before planning any international travel.</li>\n<li>Visit the CDC page for the latest <a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list\">Travel Health Information</a> related to your travel.</li>\n<li>Contact the Department of State&#8217;s Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs for information at <a href=\"mailto:Antarctica@state.gov\">Antarctica@state.gov</a>.</li>\n</ul>", "pubDate": "Thu, 19 Jan 2023", "country": "Antarctica"}