Location: Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
Event: Tropical Cyclone Season in the South
Pacific Ocean begins November 1, 2019 and ends on April 30, 2020. The
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in
tropical cyclone-prone regions begin preparations for the upcoming seasons now.
Actions to Take:
· Visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Centerfor the 2020 Cyclone forecast.
· Visit the Department of State’s Hurricanes,
Typhoons, and Cyclones page.
· Have evacuation plans that do not rely on
U.S. government assistance, for more information see:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/your-health-abroad/insurance-providers-overseas.html
Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur
Phone number: +603-2168-5000
Email address: KLACS@state.gov
Embassy website: https://my.usembassy.gov
- State
Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
· Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
