Thank you for joining this class on safety apps for travelers. We explored how technology can give you peace of mind, keep you informed, and provide quick access to help when you’re on the go. Here’s a summary of the key apps and how they can support you.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Travel Smart App

Provides a travel dashboard with cultural advice, local “dos and don’ts,” and scam alerts. You can quickly call local emergency services or your nearest embassy with one button. Includes extras like a currency converter, weather updates, and tipping customs.

Be Safe App

Offers an SOS button, safe check-ins, and SafeWalk so friends and family can monitor your journey. Useful at home or abroad, it alerts contacts if you miss a check-in and gives access to local emergency numbers. Premium features include “follow me,” fake calls, and timer alarms.

CDC TravWell App

Created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, this app provides vaccination and health advice, destination-specific travel notices, and personalized packing lists. You can make a profile for each traveler and store emergency contacts.

American Red Cross First Aid App

Free step-by-step first aid instructions with text, images, and videos. Covers emergencies such as bites, stings, fractures, and heart attacks. Also helps you locate hospitals, training courses, or blood donation centers.

GeoSure Global App

Rates thousands of neighborhoods and cities worldwide in seven categories, including women’s safety, theft, health, freedoms, and nighttime safety. Offers real-time alerts, health tips, and insights from governments and organizations.

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