You may have heard of Travel Alerts and Travel Warnings issued by the United States Department of State (USDOS) – we have discussed both and regularly post such alerts on our Wellabroad site. Another type of communication released by the USDOS is a ‘Warden Message’. These messages relate to travel or safety information and can be issued by country, by region of the world, or even worldwide.
Contrary to what you may imagine given the term, Warden Messages do not have anything to do with the incarceration of international travelers. Rather, Wardens are private U.S. citizens located in country that assist the Embassy in their communication efforts.
Should you decide to register with the U.S. Department of State when you travel to another country, a Warden may be the one to contact you should a concern arise during your stay.
Here at Seven Corners Assist, we utilize Warden Messages to obtain more detailed information concerning a potential risk. Since the individuals issuing the messages are often in-country, they have access to more specific information that is more valuable to travelers and especially our insureds.
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