U.S. and U.K. governments warn citizens against travelling to areas hit by tsunamis
{{date|December 27, 2004}}

The [[U.S.]] {{w|U.S. State Department| State Department}} issued public travel warnings, advising United States citizens to avoid travelling to areas affected by the recent [[2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami|Indian Ocean earthquake]] and the resulting tsunamis. The announcements cover [[Indonesia]], [[Sri Lanka]], the [[Maldives]] and affected areas of [[Thailand]]. The warnings are set to expire on January 25, 2005, and urge citizens to postpone all non-essential travel to the regions.

The [[U.K.]] [[Foreign and Commonwealth Office]] also carries Travel Advice notices covering many of the countries hit by the tsunamis, and similarly urges citizens not to travel to the areas unless absolutely necessary.

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==Sources==

* {{source|pub=Bloomberg|date=December 28, 2004|author=Joshua Fellman|title=U.S., U.K. Warn Against Travel to Tsunami-Hit Areas|url=http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000085&sid=aagLHn7SF648&refer=europe}}
* [http://travel.state.gov/travel/new_pa_list.html U.S. State Department Current Public Announcements]

==In depth==

* {{wikinews|title=Strongest earthquake in 40 years hits Southeast Asia|date=December 26, 2004}}

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The U.S.  State Department issued public travel warnings, advising United States citizens to avoid travelling to areas affected by the recent Indian Ocean earthquake and the resulting tsunamis. The announcements cover Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and affected areas of Thailand. The warnings are set to expire on January 25, 2005, and urge citizens to postpone all non-essential travel to the regions.

The U.K. Foreign and Commonwealth Office also carries Travel Advice notices covering many of the countries hit by the tsunamis, and similarly urges citizens not to travel to the areas unless absolutely necessary.
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