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red24 also offers a comprehensive advice library covering travel subjects.
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• Natural and environmental hazards
  Advice concerning natural and environmental threats

  Below we offer advice on what to do if threatened by a natural or environmental disaster, including the diseases that may come in its wake.

  Earthquakes
  What steps to take in the event of an earthquake

  Floods
  What to do before, during and after a flood

  Sandstorms
  What precautions to take when entering an area prone to sandstorms

  Tropical storms
  How to protect yourself against the threats from tropical storms

  Tsunamis
  What to do in the event of a tsunami

  Wildfires
  How to protect your property and person from wildfires

  Winter hazards
  How to protect yourself during heavy snowfall

• Security advice for women
  Safety and security advice for women

  This section, tailored specifically for women (and written by our female consultants), gives advice for various security situations.

  Driving safety
  How to counter the threats female drivers may face on the road

  Public transport safety
  How to avoid threats towards women on public transport

  Travelling in Muslim countries
  How to practise correct customs and etiquette when visiting Muslim countries

  Women travellers
  How to ensure safety when travelling alone as a woman

• Terrorism and civil threats
  Advice concerning threats from terrorist or civil action

  Below is a range of advice pages concerning terrorist and civil threats.

  Aircraft hijacking
  How to deal with the possibility of an aircraft hijacking

  Approaching checkpoints
  How to pass through a checkpoint without incident

  Civil unrest
  How to ensure your safety if trapped in a demonstration or riot

  Conflict zone: expat security
  How to minimise danger if you are an expatriate citizen living in a conflict zone

  Conflict zone: travelling
  How to minimise danger while travelling in a conflict zone

  Dealing with terrorist bombings
  How to prepare yourself for a possible bombing

  Kidnap for ransom
  What steps to take before, during and after a kidnapping incident

  Shooting incident advice
  What to do if in the vicinity of a shooting incident

• Travel security advice
  Advice for planning a trip

  Below is a range of advice pages for clients planning a trip.

  Football in South Africa
  How red24 can help keep you safe while at the World Cup in South Africa

  Adventure travel
  How to research and plan for an adventure travel trip

  Air travel
  How to ensure your safety at airports and on flights

  Air travel health risks
  How to avoid the negative side effects of air travel

  Aircraft hijacking
  How to deal with a hijacking situation

  Bribery and corruption
  How to recognise and face a bribery situation

  Business travel
  How to ensure safety when undertaking business related travel

  Cruise ship health and safety
  What health and safety issues to be aware of before embarking on a cruise

  Drugs and travelling
  What to understand about the consequences of consuming illegal drugs while abroad

  Express kidnapping
  How to reduce the risk of falling victim to express kidnapping

  Gap-year travel
  What security and logistical concerns to keep in mind if considering gap-year travel

  Hotel security
  How to ensure your security while staying at hotels

  Planning a safe trip
  How to avoid overlooking basic safety and security points when setting off overseas

  Safari security
  How to ensure your security while camping in and moving around game reserves

  Sea piracy
  How to ensure your maritime security

  Street crime
  How to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of street crime

  Travel health tips
  How to avoid disease while travelling

  Travel scams
  What scams to be aware of when staying at hotels

  Travel tips
  What general preparations to make before embarking on overseas travel

  Travel-related diseases and ailments
  What diseases to be aware of and how to avoid contracting them

  Travelling with children
  How to ensure the safety of children while travelling abroad

  Underground and rail security
  How to protect yourself from crime and terrorism when using rail and subway services

  Yachting security
  How to ensure personal safety on a yacht

• Vehicle safety and security
  Advice to keep you, your passengers and your vehicle safe and secure

  This section provides you with advice pages on the key topics to keep you, your passengers and your vehicle safe and secure, 24 hours a day.

  4x4 travel safety
  How to protect yourself from the dangers of off-road travel

  Adverse driving conditions
  How to protect yourself when driving in dangerous conditions

  Driving in Europe
  What to know about driving conditions and regulations in Europe