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Terrorism

International terrorism remains a threat to Expats living and travelling overseas. Terrorists continue carrying out attacks across the world. They target...

Terrorism – a global threat

Many Expats are still overseas and are travelling, whether it’s for business purposes, personal reasons or because they’re living overseas. To...

Home Fires

In just two minutes a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes a residence can be engulfed in flames. Learn About...

Earthquakes

An earthquake is a sudden, rapid shaking of the ground caused by the shifting of rocks deep underneath the earth’s surface....

Drought

Nearly every part of theworld experiences periods of reduced rainfall. Planning in advance for a drought can protect us in dry...

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity involves preventing, detecting and responding to cyberattacks that can have wide-ranging effects on individuals, organizations, the community and at the...

Build A Kit

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to...

Chemical Emergencies

Chemical agents are poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids and solids that have toxic effects on people, animals or plants. Chemical agents can...

Kidnapping: The Basics

Introduction The methods behind kidnapping are as varied as their motivations. While kidnapping, especially for ransom, can be a crime of...

Bioterrorism

Biological agents are organisms or toxins that can kill or disable people, livestock and crops. A biological attack is the deliberate...