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2019

- Protest Activity throughout France
  
  December 06, 2019
  
  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is monitoring the recent uptick in protest activity throughout France that has caused significant disruption to public transportation in the major cities of France, including Paris and Lyon. There has been some incidence of violence related to the protests which are expected to continue into next week. Known Drexel travelers in country have been provided with guidance.
- Security Incident on London Bridge
  
  November 29, 2019
  
  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is monitoring news reports of a stabbing incident on London Bridge in the UK. Early reports indicate five victims in the attack and local authorities have responded to the scene. A welfare check on known Drexel travelers in the city was completed.
- Drexel discontinues programs in Hong Kong
  
  November 14, 2019
  
  Due to the recent escalation of protest activities on university campuses in Hong Kong, Drexel has made the decision to discontinue all programming for students in Hong Kong effective immediately. International Health, Safety and Security is working with students to arrange for their safe departure from the city in the coming days.
- Flooding in Sheffield
  
  November 08, 2019
  
  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is following closely the news of heavy rainfall overnight that has resulted in flooding across Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. Road and rail disruption is expected over the next 24 hours. All known Drexel travelers in Sheffield have been provided with guidance.
- Protests and State of Emergency in Santiago
  
  October 19, 2019
  
  Drexel International Health Safety and Security is monitoring closely the recently declared State of Emergency in Santiago, Chile in response to protests over proposed fare increases for the metro. IHSS has provided guidance to known Drexel travelers in the city.
- Protests and State of Emergency in Santiago
  
  October 19, 2019
  
  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is closely monitoring news of protests and a declared State of Emergency by the government in Santiago, Chile. The protests which have been violent in some areas, are in response to a recommended fare increase for the metro. Guidance has been provided to known Drexel travelers in country.
- Protests in Barcelona
  
  October 18, 2019
  
  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is monitoring protests that have included clashes with police are occurring in Barcelona and the Catalonia region. Guidance has been provided to known Drexel travelers in Barcelona.
- Typhoon Hagibis expected landfall in Tokyo area
  
  October 11, 2019
  
  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is closely tracking the path of Typhoon Hagibis which is expected to make landfall over the weekend in the Tokyo area. Known Drexel travelers in the region are significantly north of the expected landfall, but have been advised of the storm which is expected to result in air and rail cancellations.
- Typhoon Faxai in Tokyo
  
  September 08, 2019
  
  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is tracking Typhoon Faxai which is expected to impact the Tokyo area. Known travelers in the region have been alerted to the storm which will likely have minimal impact on program activities.
- Typhoon Lingling in South Korea
  
  September 06, 2019
  
  Drexel International Health, Safety and Security is tracking the path of Typhoon Lingling which is forecast to make landfall in Jeju Island over the weekend. Minor disruptions are expected in Seoul as the storm passes through the region. Known travelers in the region have been advised to monitor the storm and adjust travel plans accordingly.