Alerts

Pretty random compared to the rest of the site, eh? Originally, I put the alerts section together when my sister traveled overseas. I wanted to build something she could reference without too much hassle to see what the threat situation is around the globe. Later, I expanded the entire thing to include weather, travel, threats, and even a “good bargain” section, based on rss feeds from slickdeals.net. This general alerts page has several categories together, but you can click specific categories in the sub-menu.

Also, a note on these feeds: When I updated this site to support plugins, all of the rss feeds were broken. I’ve restore most of them, but some still aren’t functional. I’m still not entirely sure why a few don’t work, but I’m hopeful I’ll find a solution at some point.

Weather Alerts

Weather alert feeds from the National Weather Service (NWS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Tornado and Severe Thunderstorm Information

Tropical Storm Information

  • CPHC Central North Pacific Outlook
    by nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (NHC Webmaster) on June 6, 2023 at 5:31 am

    ZCZC HFOTWOCP ALL TTAA00 PHFO DDHHMM Tropical Weather Outlook NWS Central Pacific Hurricane Center Honolulu HI 800 PM HST Mon Jun 5 2023 For the central North Pacific...between 140W and 180W: No tropical cyclones are expected during the next 7 days. $$ Forecaster Bohlin NNNN

  • NHC Eastern North Pacific Outlook
    by nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (NHC Webmaster) on June 6, 2023 at 5:03 am

    ZCZC MIATWOEP ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 1100 PM PDT Mon Jun 5 2023 For the eastern North Pacific...east of 140 degrees west longitude: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days. $$ Forecaster Pasch NNNN

  • NHC Atlantic Outlook
    by nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov (NHC Webmaster) on June 6, 2023 at 5:02 am

    ZCZC MIATWOAT ALL TTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 AM EDT Tue Jun 6 2023 For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. Northeastern Atlantic Ocean: A complex, non-tropical area of low pressure located between the Azores and Canary Islands is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms with winds to gale force over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean. This system could acquire some subtropical characteristics during the next day or two while it meanders to the southeast and east of the Azores. By Thursday, the system is forecast to move northeastward over cooler waters and further development is not expected. For additional information on this system, see products issued by the State Meteorological Agency of Spain and High Seas Forecasts issued by Meteo France. * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent. High Seas Forecasts issued […]

Alexandria, Louisiana

Dallas, Texas

  • Air Quality Alert issued June 04 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS
    by w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov on June 4, 2023 at 7:57 pm

    ...OZONE ACTION DAY... The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, June 5, 2023. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Disaster Information

Federal disaster information feeds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

  • FEMA Region 3 Vaccination Center Items on View on Smithsonian’s Website
    by charles.elison on June 5, 2023 at 1:10 pm

    FEMA Region 3 Vaccination Center Items on View on Smithsonian’s Website PHILADELPHIA - Items from a FEMA Region 3 community vaccination center established and operated in 2021 during the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been added to the permanent online collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Anyone with an internet connection can view these items in the museum’s virtual exhibit, which went live in April. All materials came from the Greenbelt Metro Community Vaccination site, which was open from April to June 2021 in Greenbelt, MD. More than 119,000 COVID-19 vaccination were administered at the center.      “It’s such an honor to be included in the Smithsonian’s story of America’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” FEMA Region3 Deputy Regional Administrator Janice Barlow said. “The dedication, the hard work, the heart that so many people brought to the pandemic mission continue to […]

  • Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews Hit the Streets in Guam
    by robert.barker on June 3, 2023 at 11:43 pm

    Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews Hit the Streets in Guam Guam residents will start seeing FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews in neighborhoods today to help Typhoon Mawar survivors apply for federal disaster assistance and to identify needs within communities. DSA crews primarily focus on helping underrepresented populations that may be hard to reach by traditional channels. Their mission is to assess and report critical and emerging disaster needs to FEMA leadership for decision-making purposes. Their essential duties include: Provide on-site guidance to survivors about the application process, and an overview of FEMA disaster assistance. Review survivors’ applications, providing basic information about application status and other eligible assistance, and collecting new information or documents for case files. Engage disaster survivors and local officials in identifying immediate unmet needs for a quick resolution via FEMA and/or its partners […]

  • President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
    by mayshaunt.gary on June 3, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar during the period of May 22, 2023, and continuing. Federal funding is available to the Commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance for the island of Rota. Benigno B. (Bern) Ruiz has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the Commonwealth and warranted by the results of further damage assessments. mayshaunt.gary Sat, 06/03/2023 - 16:37

  • FEMA Awards Over $1.2 Million to Elliot Hospital for COVID Testing Costs
    by adrien.urbani on June 2, 2023 at 5:25 pm

    FEMA Awards Over $1.2 Million to Elliot Hospital for COVID Testing Costs BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.2 million to the State of New Hampshire to reimburse Elliot Hospital for the costs of purchasing and administering tests during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $1,200,532 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse 296-bed acute care facility in Manchester for the costs of administering 38,053 COVID tests to patients and staff between January and June 2022. “FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Elliot Hospital with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and our success as a nation.” FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. So far, FEMA has provided more than $233 […]

  • FEMA Awards Over $1.4 Million to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for COVID Testing Costs
    by adrien.urbani on June 2, 2023 at 5:15 pm

    FEMA Awards Over $1.4 Million to Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for COVID Testing Costs BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.4 million to the State of New Hampshire to reimburse Southern New Hampshire Medical Center for the costs of purchasing and administering tests during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $1,430,186 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse the a 188-bed acute care facility located in Nashua for the costs of administering 36,756 COVID tests to patients, staff, and staff families. “FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Southern New Hampshire Medical Center with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and our success as a nation.” FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared […]

  • FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Cape Cod Hospital for COVID-19 Testing, Prevention Costs
    by adrien.urbani on June 2, 2023 at 5:05 pm

    FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Cape Cod Hospital for COVID-19 Testing, Prevention Costs BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.8 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Cape Cod Hospital for the cost of testing and other precautions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $1,808,320 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the non-profit regional medical center located in Hyannis for the cost of providing COVID tests for patients and staff, and for the purchase of medical grade air sanitation units. “FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Cape Cod Hospital with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and our success as a nation.” FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster […]

  • FEMA Awards Over $1 Million to Tufts Medical Center for COVID-19 Administrative Costs
    by adrien.urbani on June 2, 2023 at 4:45 pm

    FEMA Awards Over $1 Million to Tufts Medical Center for COVID-19 Administrative Costs BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Tufts Medical Center for some of the administrative costs incurred responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The teaching hospital in Boston affiliated with Tufts University School of Medicine will receive a total of $1,057,524 in federal funding through FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program to reimburse the cost of administering other grants FEMA provided to the hospital for such expenses as testing, hiring temporary staff, and purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE). The administrative costs are calculated as a percentage of the total amount of grants provided. “FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Tufts Medical Center with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the […]

  • FEMA Awards Over $1 Million to Watertown for COVID School Operating Costs
    by adrien.urbani on June 2, 2023 at 4:42 pm

    FEMA Awards Over $1 Million to Watertown for COVID School Operating Costs   BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse the Town of Watertown for the cost of steps taken to safely open schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $1,095,330 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse the town for the cost of contracting for temporary school nurses to provide screening and temperature scanning, and paying staff to provide daily cleaning and disinfection for the John Trumbull Primary School; Judson Elementary School; Polk Elementary School; Swift Middle School; Watertown High School; Watertown Transition Academy; St. Mary Magdalen; and St. John’s School between April 2020 and July 2022 “FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the Town of Watertown with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our institutions of higher education to […]

  • FEMA Awards Over $1.3 Million to Connecticut for COVID Temporary Hospital Costs
    by adrien.urbani on June 2, 2023 at 4:40 pm

    FEMA Awards Over $1.3 Million to Connecticut for COVID Temporary Hospital Costs BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.3 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse it for the cost of steps taken to open several temporary hospitals to handle the overflow caused by COVID-19 patients during the pandemic. The $1,350,489 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Connecticut Department of Corrections for the cost of setting up four temporary hospitals at Stamford Hospital; the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford; Western Connecticut State University in Danbury; and Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. Acting as the state’s logistical agency, the department contracted to set up the hospital surge sites, mobilize resources to the hospitals, set up equipment and medical supplies within the hospitals, and site demobilization between March 2020 and April 2021. “FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the […]

  • Get Ready NOW: Hurricane Season Starts Today
    by gina.callaghan on June 2, 2023 at 10:34 am

    Get Ready NOW: Hurricane Season Starts Today ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – As hurricane season officially begins today, it is crucial for residents to prepare themselves and their families for potential storms. While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal hurricane season this year, with the potential for 12-17 named storms, it only takes one storm to disrupt the lives of individuals, families, and businesses. FEMA urges residents to take the necessary precautions, including gathering emergency supplies, securing their homes, and having a plan in place for sheltering if necessary. It is also important to stay informed about the latest weather updates and sheltering orders issued by the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA). "Preparation is key when it comes to hurricane season," said David Warrington, FEMA Region 2 Administrator. "We encourage residents to take the necessary steps now, before a […]

Deals and Sales

This serves as a collection of feeds related to items I’m interested in. For the most part, these are things I may want to buy, but am waiting for a sale before making a move. So far, these come from specific searches at Slickdeals.net, but in theory it could host any updated information from sites that support RSS.

Well-Rated, Very Recent Laptops:

Arlo Q Wifi Security Camera

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Frontpage Deals:

Travel Advisories

The link to Department of State’s information:
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings.html

Travel Alerts – According to DOS, these are short term/situational events that you should be aware of when traveling to another country. Examples they give include stuff like worker strikes or protests during an election, a disease outbreak, or elevated risk of terrorist attacks.

Travel Warnings – These are more long term. DOS says this means you should consider very carefully if you want to make the trip to one of these countries. Examples include unstable governments, civil war, frequent terrorist attacks, sustained high levels of violence, etc.

  • Peru - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on June 1, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise increased caution due to crime, civil unrest, and the possibility of kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: The Colombian-Peruvian border area in the Loreto Region due to crime. The Valley of the Apurímac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers (VRAEM), including areas within the Departments of Ayacucho, Cusco, Huancavelica, and Junin, due to crime and terrorism. The Puno Region, including the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca, and the Apurimac Region due to civil unrest. Country Summary: Crime, including petty theft, carjackings, muggings, assaults, and other violent crime, is common in Peru and can occur during daylight hours despite the presence of many witnesses. Kidnapping is rare, but does occur. The risk of crime increases at night. Organized criminal groups have been known to use roadblocks to rob victims in areas outside of the capital city of Lima. Demonstrations […]

  • Eswatini - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on May 31, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Crime is common in Eswatini and sporadic armed robberies and carjackings do occur. Local police may lack the resources to deal effectively with criminal incidents. Demonstrations and protests occur sporadically in Eswatini. U.S. citizens are reminded to avoid all gatherings, even peaceful ones, that could turn violent with little or no warning.  Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Eswatini. If you decide to travel to Eswatini: Avoid demonstrations and crowds. Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible. Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department […]

  • Marshall Islands - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on May 23, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued to remove COVID-19 restrictions. Exercise normal precautions in the Marshall Islands. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Marshall Islands. If you decide to travel to Marshall Islands: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for the Marshall Islands. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.  Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.    

  • Ukraine - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on May 22, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Do not travel to Ukraine due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. The Department of State continues to advise that U.S. citizens not travel to Ukraine due to active armed conflict. Read the entire Travel Advisory. All U.S. citizens should carefully monitor U.S. government notices and local and international media outlets for information about changing security conditions and alerts to shelter in place. Those choosing to remain in Ukraine should exercise caution due to the potential for military attacks, crime, civil unrest, and consult the Department’s latest security alerts. The security situation in Ukraine remains unpredictable. U.S. citizens in Ukraine should stay vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. Know the location of your closest shelter or protected space. In the event of mortar, missile, drone, or rocket fire, follow instructions from local authorities and seek shelter immediately. If you feel your current location is no longer safe, you […]

  • Ethiopia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on May 19, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to security information. Reconsider travel to Ethiopia due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, crime, communications disruptions, terrorism and kidnapping in border areas. Do Not Travel To: Tigray Region and border with Eritrea due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and crime. Afar-Tigray border areas due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and crime. Amhara Region due to sporadic violent conflict and civil unrest. Gambella and Benishangul Gumuz Regions due to crime, kidnapping, ethnically motivated violence, and sporadic violent conflict Oromia Region – Specific areas due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and ethnically motivated violence. Southern Nations and National People (SNNP) Region due to sporadic violent conflict, civil unrest, and ethnically motivated violence. Border area with Somalia due to terrorism, kidnapping, and landmines. Border areas with Sudan, and South Sudan due to crime, […]

  • Haiti - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on May 17, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information and increased insecurity. Do not travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and poor health care infrastructure. U.S. citizens in Haiti should consider departing Haiti now by commercial or other privately available transportation options, in light of the current security situation and infrastructure challenges. U.S. citizens wishing to depart Port-au-Prince should monitor local news and only do so when considered safe. Country Summary: Kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens. Kidnappers may use sophisticated planning or take advantage of unplanned opportunities, and even convoys have been attacked. Kidnapping cases often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed during kidnappings. Victim’s families have paid thousands of dollars to rescue their family members. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, carjackings, and kidnappings for ransom that […]

  • Colombia - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on May 11, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued with updates to high-risk areas. Reconsider travel due to crime and terrorism. Exercise increased caution due to civil unrest and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popayán), and Norte de Santander departments due to crime and terrorism. The Colombia-Venezuela border region due to crime, kidnapping, and risk of detention when crossing into Venezuela from Colombia.   Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide, assault, and armed robbery, is widespread. Organized criminal activities, such as extortion, robbery, and kidnapping, are common in some areas. The National Liberation Army (ELN), Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia - People’s Army (FARC-EP), and Segunda Marquetalia terrorist organizations, as well as the Clan del Golfo and other criminal organizations, continue operating and carrying out attacks in Colombia. They may attack with little or no […]

  • Jamaica - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on May 10, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to crime information Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime. U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to many areas due to increased risk. Please read the entire Travel Advisory.  Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as home invasions, armed robberies, sexual assaults, and homicides, are common. Sexual assaults occur frequently, including at all-inclusive resorts. Local police often do not respond effectively to serious criminal incidents. When arrests are made, cases are infrequently prosecuted to a conclusive sentence. Families of U.S. citizens killed in accidents or homicides frequently wait a year or more for final death certificates to be issued by Jamaican authorities. Emergency services and hospital care vary throughout the island, and response times and quality of care may vary from U.S. standards. The homicide rate reported by the Government of Jamaica has for several years been among the highest in the Western […]

  • Chile - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on May 8, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued with updates to crime information. Exercise increased caution in Chile due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Street crime (e.g., muggings, pick-pocketing, theft) is common in Chile. Rates of violent crime, such as assaults, homicide, carjackings, and residential break-ins, are increasing. Large-scale demonstrations periodically occur in Santiago and other cities in Chile. Demonstrations can take place with little or no notice, and often result in disruptions to transportation, including public bus and Santiago metro services. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Chile. If you decide to travel to Chile:  Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information. Be aware of your surroundings and keep a low profile. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Do not leave luggage unattended, even in […]

  • Micronesia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on May 8, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued with updates to health information. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Micronesia. If you decide to travel to Micronesia: Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans. Visit the Micronesia government website if appropriate for non-health conditions. Visit the websites for the Department of Health and Social Services for the latest information from the Government of Micronesia on current public health concerns. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Micronesia. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the […]

  • Indonesia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on May 2, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Updated to raise the risk level for Central Papua and Highland Papua. Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to terrorism and natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk.  Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not travel to: The provinces of Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) due to civil unrest. Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in Indonesia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting police stations, places of worship, hotels, bars, nightclubs, markets/shopping malls, and restaurants. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis or volcanic eruptions may result in disruptions to transportation, infrastructure, sanitation, and the availability of health services. Demonstrations occur frequently and have the potential to become violent.  Avoid demonstrations and crowds.  Indonesia’s revised criminal code, which takes effect January 2026, includes penalties for defamation, blasphemy, cohabitation, and sex […]

  • Sudan - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on April 22, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued with updates to the security situation and post departure status. Do not travel to Sudan due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. On April 22, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations, and the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. direct hire employees and eligible family members from Embassy Khartoum due to the continued threat of armed conflict in Sudan. The U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Sudan, due to the current security situation. Armed conflict is ongoing throughout Sudan and includes heavy fighting between various political and security groups. The situation is violent, volatile, and extremely unpredictable, particularly in the capital city Khartoum. Electrical and communication disruptions, including internet and cell phone service, can occur at any time.  Khartoum International Airport and Sudan’s border with Chad are currently closed. Country […]

  • Turkmenistan - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on April 19, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Updated due to the increased travel options. Exercise increased caution in Turkmenistan due to the limited travel options into and out of the country on short notice. Country Summary: Regular international commercial flights to and from Ashgabat have resumed, but demand for available seats remains high. It may be difficult to make travel arrangements in time-sensitive situations and travelers should note that delayed flight times are common when entering and leaving Turkmenistan. Please read the country information page for additional information on travel to Turkmenistan. If you decide to travel to Turkmenistan: Have a plan to depart Turkmenistan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Turkmenistan. Prepare a contingency plan for […]

  • Dominican Republic - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on April 17, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise increased caution in the Dominican Republic due to crime. Country Summary:  Violent crime, including armed robbery, homicide and sexual assault is a concern throughout the Dominican Republic. The development of a professional tourist police corps, institution of a 911 system in many parts of the country, and a concentration of resources in resort areas means these tend to be better policed than urban areas like Santo Domingo. The wide availability of weapons, the use and trade of illicit drugs, and a weak criminal justice system contribute to the high level of criminality on the broader scale. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the Dominican Republic. If you decide to travel to the Dominican Republic: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.   Be […]

  • Belarus - Level 4: Do Not Travel
    on April 12, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review with updates to risk indicators, information on border crossings, the Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Belarus, and the “If you decide to travel” section. Do not travel to Belarus due to the Belarusian authorities’ continued facilitation of Russia’s war against Ukraine, the buildup of Russian military forces in Belarus, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the potential of civil unrest, the risk of detention, and the Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Belarus. U.S. citizens in Belarus should depart immediately. On February 28, 2022, the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. government employees and the suspension of operations of the U.S. Embassy in Minsk. All consular services, routine and emergency, are suspended until further notice. U.S. citizens in Belarus who require consular services should try to leave the country as soon as […]

  • Papua New Guinea - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
    on April 11, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Updated risk indicator and piracy information. Reconsider travel to Papua New Guinea due to crime, civil unrest, and piracy. Exercise increased caution due to kidnapping, unexploded ordnance, inconsistent availability of healthcare services, and potential for natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Southern Bougainville, particularly areas near the Panguna mine, due to civil unrest. The Highlands region, other than the towns of Mt. Hagen and Goroka, due to civil unrest. Country Summary: Violent crime, including sexual assault, carjackings, home invasions, and armed robberies, is common. There have been reports of criminals attacking resorts popular with foreign tourists to steal goods and money. Tensions between communal or tribal groups may lead to civil unrest involving violence and to occur without warning. Police presence is limited outside of the capital, Port Moresby, and police may be unable to […]

  • Namibia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on April 6, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Namibia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Namibia. If you decide to travel to Namibia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Namibia. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.

  • Equatorial Guinea - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
    on March 31, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued with updates related to the outbreak of Marburg virus disease.  Exercise increased caution in Equatorial Guinea due to an outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the mainland area of the country. The Government of Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) on February 13, 2023. The CDC has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for MVD in Equatorial Guinea. The U.S. Embassy in Malabo has temporarily restricted U.S. government employee travel to the mainland region due to an outbreak of MVD. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Equatorial Guinea Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Equatorial Guinea. If you decide to travel to Equatorial Guinea: Read the CDC’s webpage on the MVD outbreak in EG. Additional information can be found in the WHO’s original health alert. Refer to the Embassy Travel Alert page for the latest information on […]

  • Zambia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on March 28, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Last Update: Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Zambia.  Read the country information page for additional information about travel to Zambia. If you decide to travel to Zambia: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.  Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Follow the U.S. Embassy in Zambia on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Zambia. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations.  Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

  • Sao Tome and Principe - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
    on March 14, 2023 at 12:00 am

    Reissued after periodic review without changes. Exercise normal precautions in Sao Tome and Principe. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Sao Tome and Principe. If you decide to travel to Sao Tome and Principe: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Sao Tome and Principe. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.

Threats

Note: Most of the feeds below are currently broken. Sorry about that. Please consider the “Threats” section under construction for now.

Department of State

The Dept of State has several threat rss feeds, but they aren’t always up.

DHS

Threat information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including the National Terrorism Advisory System and Cybersecurity alerts.

National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Alerts

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Cybersecurity

  • People's Republic of China State-Sponsored Cyber Actor Living off the Land to Evade Detection
    by CISA on May 23, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    Summary The United States and international cybersecurity authorities are issuing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to highlight a recently discovered cluster of activity of interest associated with a People’s Republic of China (PRC) state-sponsored cyber actor, also known as Volt Typhoon. Private sector partners have identified that this activity affects networks across U.S. critical infrastructure sectors, and the authoring agencies believe the actor could apply the same techniques against these and other sectors worldwide. This advisory from the United States National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), the Communications Security Establishment’s Canadian Centre for Cyber Security (CCCS), the New Zealand National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NZ), and the United Kingdom National Cyber Security […]

  • #StopRansomware: BianLian Ransomware Group
    by CISA on May 15, 2023 at 4:29 pm

    Summary Note: This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories include recently and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware. Visit stopransomware.gov to see all #StopRansomware advisories and learn more about other ransomware threats and no-cost resources. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory to disseminate known BianLian ransomware and data extortion group IOCs and TTPs identified through FBI and ACSC investigations as of March 2023. Actions to take today to mitigate cyber threats from BianLian ransomware and data extortion: • Strictly […]

  • Malicious Actors Exploit CVE-2023-27350 in PaperCut MF and NG
    by CISA on May 10, 2023 at 9:35 pm

    SUMMARY The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) in response to the active exploitation of CVE-2023-27350. This vulnerability occurs in certain versions of PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF and enables an unauthenticated actor to execute malicious code remotely without credentials. PaperCut released a patch in March 2023. According to FBI observed information, malicious actors exploited CVE-2023-27350 beginning in mid-April 2023 and continuing through the present. In early May 2023, also according to FBI information, a group self-identifying as the Bl00dy Ransomware Gang attempted to exploit vulnerable PaperCut servers against the Education Facilities Subsector. This joint advisory provides detection methods for exploitation of CVE-2023-27350 as well and indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with Bl00dy Ransomware Gang activity. FBI and CISA strongly encourage users and […]

  • Hunting Russian Intelligence “Snake” Malware
    by CISA on May 8, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    SUMMARY The Snake implant is considered the most sophisticated cyber espionage tool designed and used by Center 16 of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for long-term intelligence collection on sensitive targets. To conduct operations using this tool, the FSB created a covert peer-to-peer (P2P) network of numerous Snake-infected computers worldwide. Many systems in this P2P network serve as relay nodes which route disguised operational traffic to and from Snake implants on the FSB’s ultimate targets. Snake’s custom communications protocols employ encryption and fragmentation for confidentiality and are designed to hamper detection and collection efforts. We have identified Snake infrastructure in over 50 countries across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, to include the United States and Russia itself. Although Snake uses infrastructure across all industries, its targeting is purposeful and tactical in nature. Globally, the FSB has used Snake […]

  • APT28 Exploits Known Vulnerability to Carry Out Reconnaissance and Deploy Malware on Cisco Routers
    by CISA on April 17, 2023 at 8:32 pm

    APT28 accesses poorly maintained Cisco routers and deploys malware on unpatched devices using CVE-2017-6742. Overview and Context The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the US National Security Agency (NSA), US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are releasing this joint advisory to provide details of tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) associated with APT28’s exploitation of Cisco routers in 2021. We assess that APT28 is almost certainly the Russian General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) 85th special Service Centre (GTsSS) Military Intelligence Unit 26165. APT28 (also known as Fancy Bear, STRONTIUM, Pawn Storm, the Sednit Gang and Sofacy) is a highly skilled threat actor. Download the UK PDF version of this report: APT28 exploits known vulnerability to carry out reconnaissance and deploy malware on Cisco routers (PDF, 366.88 KB ) Download the US PDF version of this […]

  • #StopRansomware: LockBit 3.0
    by CISA on March 15, 2023 at 7:20 pm

    SUMMARY Note: this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories include recently and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware. Visit stopransomware.gov to see all #StopRansomware advisories and to learn more about other ransomware threats and no-cost resources. Actions to take today to mitigate cyber threats from ransomware: Prioritize remediating known exploited vulnerabilities. Train users to recognize and report phishing attempts. Enable and enforce phishing- resistant multifactor authentication. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) are releasing this joint CSA to […]

  • Threat Actors Exploit Progress Telerik Vulnerability in U.S. Government IIS Server
    by CISA on March 13, 2023 at 5:57 pm

    SUMMARY From November 2022 through early January 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and authoring organizations identified the presence of indicators of compromise (IOCs) at a federal civilian executive branch (FCEB) agency. Analysts determined that multiple cyber threat actors, including an APT actor, were able to exploit a .NET deserialization vulnerability (CVE-2019-18935) in Progress Telerik user interface (UI) for ASP.NET AJAX, located in the agency’s Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) web server. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows for remote code execution. According to Progress Software, Telerik UI for ASP.NET AJAX builds before R1 2020 (2020.1.114) are vulnerable to this exploit.[1] Actions to take today to mitigate malicious cyber activity: Implement a patch management solution to ensure compliance with the latest security patches. Validate output from patch management and vulnerability scanning against running […]

  • CISA Red Team Shares Key Findings to Improve Monitoring and Hardening of Networks
    by CISA on February 24, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    SUMMARY The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is releasing this Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) detailing activity and key findings from a recent CISA red team assessment—in coordination with the assessed organization—to provide network defenders recommendations for improving their organization's cyber posture. Actions to take today to harden your local environment: Establish a security baseline of normal network activity; tune network and host-based appliances to detect anomalous behavior. Conduct regular assessments to ensure appropriate procedures are created and can be followed by security staff and end users. Enforce phishing-resistant MFA to the greatest extent possible. In 2022, CISA conducted a red team assessment (RTA) at the request of a large critical infrastructure organization with multiple geographically separated sites. The team gained persistent access to the organization’s network, moved laterally across the organization’s multiple […]

  • #StopRansomware: Royal Ransomware
    by CISA on February 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm

    SUMMARY Note: This joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories include recently and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware. Visit stopransomware.gov to see all #StopRansomware advisories and to learn more about other ransomware threats and no-cost resources. Actions to take today to mitigate cyber threats from ransomware: Prioritize remediating known exploited vulnerabilities. Train users to recognize and report phishing attempts. Enable and enforce multifactor authentication. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are releasing this joint CSA to disseminate known Royal ransomware IOCs and TTPs identified through FBI threat […]

  • #StopRansomware: Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Fund DPRK Malicious Cyber Activities
    by CISA on February 16, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    SUMMARY Note: This Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and various ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories detail historically and recently observed tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to help organizations protect against ransomware. Visit stopransomware.gov to see all #StopRansomware advisories and to learn about other ransomware threats and no-cost resources. The United States National Security Agency (NSA), the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Republic of Korea (ROK) National Intelligence Service (NIS), and the ROK Defense Security Agency (DSA) (hereafter referred to as the “authoring agencies”) are issuing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to highlight […]

DOJ and FBI

Information from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI focused on federal law enforcement, significant cases in the news, and other alerts.

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