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Dear Abby urges travelers to use consular help abroad
Abby columnist urges readers to contact U S embassies or consulates for emergency aid while overseas. Consular officers assist Americans who are robbed ill arrested or affected by disasters and can locate English speaking doctors and arrange contact with homes and banks. They warn hospital costs are the traveler’s responsibility and advise about travel insurance and pre trip planning with State Department services.
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U.S. Embassi
United States
U.S
Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Travel
State
Ruth A. Davis
Office OF Overseas Citizens Services
U.S. State Department
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