For a better experience, click the icon above to turn off Compatibility Mode, which is only for viewing older websites.

Emergency Updates

- Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo
  
  August 08, 2018
  
  Drexel International Health Safety and Security is monitoring carefully the ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak is in North Kivu, in northeastern DRC and is a heavily populated area with frequent cross-border travel into Rwanda and Uganda. The DRC Ministry of Health is working closely with partner including the WHO and the CDC to address the situation. Currently, there are no Drexel travelers in the DRC.
- Worldwide Caution
  
  July 02, 2018
  
  As part of its ongoing efforts to provide citizens with safety and security information for international travel, the US Department of State has updated its Worldwide Caution. Drexel travelers are encouraged to review carefully the advisory and to register their travel in STEP.
- Worldwide Caution
  
  December 07, 2017
  
  As part of its efforts to provide citizens with safety and security information for international travel, the US Department of State has updated its Worldwide Caution. Drexel travelers are encouraged to review carefully the advisory which also includes regional specific information.
- Travel Alert for Europe
  
  November 17, 2017
  
  The US State Department has issued a Travel Alert for Europe, highlighting the risk of terror attacks against soft targets such as tourist sites, holiday markets and train stations during the holiday season. Drexel travelers should review the alert and pay careful attention to their surroundings while in Europe, especially in crowded locations.
- Earthquake in Costa Rica
  
  November 13, 2017
  
  Last night a 6.5 earthquake occurred along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Tremors were felt in San Jose, but no damage was reported in the capitol. Drexel travelers in San Jose have reported in safe. Business and schools were open as usual.
- STORM OPHELIA IN IRELAND, UK
  
  October 16, 2017
  
  The Office of International Programs has been following carefully the path of Storm Ophelia, a major storm with heavy winds and rains that made landfall in Ireland in the morning and has continued to move across Ireland and into the UK throughout the day. Schools and businesses were closed on Monday in Ireland. Drexel travelers in the region have been advised to follow guidance from local authorities.
- Update: Tube Explosion in London
  
  September 15, 2017
  
  The Office of International Programs is monitoring closely the news of an explosion in the London suburban Tube station of Parsons Green. Reports indicate that there are 22 injuries, but no reported deaths, and the explosion has been determined to be terror-related. Drexel has reached out to all known international travelers in London with all travelers reporting in as safe. The UK government has raised its threat warning from substantial to critical.
- Update: Hurricane Irma
  
  September 07, 2017
  
  The Office of International Programs is tracking Hurricane Irma and does not have any international travelers in the path of the storm.
- Update: Tensions with North Korea
  
  September 03, 2017
  
  The Office of International Programs is following closely news about rising tensions between the US and North Korea to assess safety and security risks for Drexel travelers in the region.
- Update: Travel Alert for Europe
  
  September 01, 2017
  
  The US Department of State has re-issued a Travel Alert for Europe following upon the expiration of the previous alert dated 05/01/2017. The alert reminds travelers of the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. Drexel travelers should read the alert and register their travel in STEP.