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Monday, December 14, 2009

Looking for today's product recalls?

There have been a lot of product and food recalls today. If you're on Twitter, you can see them on our LS_Health Twitter feed or simply scroll down to the bottom of this page and have a look.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Nicaragua Embassy List

The following telephone numbers and links may be of help to American, Australian, British and Canadian citizens who are in Nicaragua during Tropical Storm Ida:
  • Americans: The American Embassy in Managua can be reached at (505) 2-252-7100 Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/12T7rm
  • Australians: Although there is no Australian Embassy in Nicaragua, the Australian Embassy in Mexico City (Mexico) handles inquiries and emergencies for citizens traveling in Nicaragua. http://bit.ly/2LLSdy
  • Britons: Although there is no British Embassy in Nicaragua, there is an Honorary Consul, Dr. Jose Evenor Taboada, who acts on behalf of the British government. You can reach him at (505) 2254-5454/3839. The British Embassy in Costa Rica handles official inquiries and emergencies for citizens traveling in Nicaragua. http://bit.ly/20gMfV
  • Canadians: Like the Australians and the British, Canada does not have any official consular representation in Nicaragua. The closest Canadian Embassy is in Costa Rica: http://bit.ly/2WtXYi
We recommend registering with your appropriate government, contacting them by phone or e-mail in the event of an emergency and keeping up-to-date on important late-breaking news on our Twitter feed.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Manila and Hanoi embassy list

In the Philippines or Vietnam and affected by Tropical Storm Mirinae? We have embassy phone numbers and other contact information listed in several (previous) blog entries on this page. Just scroll down for help.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Mexico Embassy List

The following telephone numbers and links may be of help to American, Australian, British, Canadian citizens who are in Mexico during Hurricane Rick:
  • American Embassy in Mexico City can be reached at (01-55) 5080-2000. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/myO3t
  • Australian Embassy in Mexico City can be reached at (01-55) 1101-2200. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/2LLSdy
  • British Embassy in Mexico City can be reached at (01-55) 5242-8500. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/dvj3j
  • Canadian Embassy in Mexico City can be reached at (01-55) 5724-7900. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/Tyxj6
We recommend registering with your appropriate government, contacting them by phone or e-mail in the event of an emergency and keeping up-to-date on important late-breaking news on our Twitter feed.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Hanoi embassy list

The following telephone numbers and links may be of help to American, Australian, British, Canadian citizens who are in Vietnam and affected by Typhoon Ketsana:
  • American Embassy in Hanoi can be reached at (+04) 3850-5105. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/f7EBX
  • Australian Embassy in Hanoi can be reached at (+04) 3831-7755. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/YB3mu
  • British Embassy in Hanoi can be reached at (+04) 3936-0500. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/4YFK0
  • Canadian Embassy in Hanoi can be reached at (+04) 3734-5000. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/278Vzb
We recommend registering with your appropriate government, contacting them by phone or e-mail in the event of an emergency and keeping up-to-date on important late-breaking news on our Twitter feed.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Manila embassy list - see below

People needing embassy assistance in Manila due to Tropical Storm Ketsana can consult the list below.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

American Red Cross chapters in Georgia

The following is a list of American Red Cross chapters in Georgia. Starting with the office responsible for Atlanta (and nearby counties) and listing all in alphabetical order:

Red Cross
Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter
1955 Monroe Drive, NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

Please note this office serves 19 area counties: Butts, Carroll, Cherokee, Cobb, Clayton, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Haralson, Henry, Lamar, Newton, Pike, Paulding, Rockdale, Spalding and Upson.

Web: www.atlantaredcross.org
E-mail: info@arcatl.org
Phone: 404-575-3730
Fax: 404-575-3082
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Please note that Web addresses for three of the above listed Chapters were not working when we tested them and were removed to avoid confusion. We suggest calling the Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter at 404-575-3730 for help in these areas.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Manila embassy list

The following telephone numbers and links may be of help to American, Australian, British, Canadian citizens who are in Philippines and affected by the SuperFerry 9 incident:
  • American Embassy in Manila can be reached at (+2) 301-2000. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/v3J2N
  • Australian Embassy in Manila can be reached at (+2) 757-8100. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/4xTSOn
  • British Embassy in Manila can be reached at (+2) 858-2200. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/v4Ql7
  • Canadian Embassy in Manila can be reached at (+2) 857-9000. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/15bd9s
We recommend registering with your appropriate government, contacting them by phone or e-mail in the event of an emergency and keeping up-to-date on important late-breaking news on our Twitter feed.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Indonesia embassy list

The following telephone numbers and links may be of help to American, Australian, British, Canadian citizens who are in Indonesia and affected by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake centered around Tasikmalaya:
  • American Embassy in Jakarta can be reached at (21) 3435-9055. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/fJIOB
  • Australian Embassy in Jakarta can be reached at (21) 2550 5555. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/1aqyLF
  • British Embassy in Jakarta can be reached at (21) 2356-5200. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/2T2Td4
  • Canadian Embassy in Jakarta can be reached at (21) 2550-7800. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/Z4M4z
We recommend registering with your appropriate government, contacting them by phone or e-mail in the event of an emergency and keeping up-to-date on important late-breaking news on our Twitter feed.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Mexico embassy list

The following telephone numbers and links may be of help to American, Australian, British, Canadian citizens who are in Mexico during Hurricane Jimena:
  • American Embassy in Mexico City can be reached at (01-55) 5080-2000. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/myO3t
  • Australian Embassy in Mexico City can be reached at (01-55) 1101-2200. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/2LLSdy
  • British Embassy in Mexico City can be reached at (01-55) 5242-8500. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/dvj3j
  • Canadian Embassy in Mexico City can be reached at (01-55) 5724-7900. Address, contacts: http://bit.ly/Tyxj6
We recommend registering with your appropriate government, contacting them by phone or e-mail in the event of an emergency and keeping up-to-date on important late-breaking news on our Twitter feed.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

LSN #413 published Wednesday, July 1

In this issue, we continue our ongoing Swine Flu coverage, keep you up to date on the US-based Fly Clear program that suddenly closed last week, dispense some handy outdoor grilling tips (now that the official barbecue season is upon us), light up with fireworks safety tips, and cover other important travel news, weather safety, and food and product recalls. We also continue our new biweekly section, Featured Web site where we introduce the informative Radio-Locator.com site. Due out on Wednesday, July 1, you can subscribe to the next issue (for free, of course) by visiting http://www.livingsafely.org/Newsletter.html.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

LSN #412 published Wednesday, June 17

In the upcoming issue of the Living Safely Newsletter ("LSN"), we outline important travel tips for those choosing to follow the path less-traveled, based on new information disclosed in this week's global disaster conference at the United Nations. We also update the ongoing worldwide Swine Flu Pandemic situation (including what to do to avoid getting sick), introduce AboutAirportParking.com as our Featured Web Site, and, as usual, keep subscribers up-to-date on the latest medical, travel, health and safety news. Due out on Wednesday, June 17, you can subscribe to the next issue (for free, of course) by visiting http://www.livingsafely.org/Newsletter.html.

Monday, June 1, 2009

LSN #411 published Wednesday, June 3

In the upcoming issue of the Living Safely Newsletter ("LSN"), we outline important safety belt tips to mark the official start of the summer driving season, update the ongoing worldwide Swine Flu outbreak, note luggage fee increases for both United Airlines ("UA") and US Airways ("US"), break news about the next phase in Britain's Identity Card scheme, introduce Intellicast as our Featured Web Site, and, as usual, keep subscribers up-to-date on the latest travel, health, and safety news. Due out on Wednesday, June 3, you can subscribe to the next issue (for free, of course) by visiting http://www.livingsafely.org/Newsletter.html.

Monday, May 18, 2009

LSN #410 published Wednesday, May 20

In Issue #410 of the Living Safely Newsletter ("LSN"), we examine the possible linkage between Alzheimer's Disease and Diabetes, update the ongoing worldwide Swine Flu outbreak, break news about the next phase in Britain's Identity Card scheme and, as usual, keep subscribers up-to-date on the latest travel, health, and safety news. Due out on Wednesday, May 20, you can sign up for this issue by visiting http://www.livingsafely.org/Newsletter.html.

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