Advisories

Since June 26, severe storms and flooding in Chile have caused thousands of evacuations and widespread structural damage.

Since June 26, severe storms and flooding in Chile have caused thousands of evacuations and widespread structural damage. Nearly 10,000 people have been stranded, with thousands more displaced. Hundreds of structures have been destroyed, and major evacuation orders are in place for regions including: the Santiago Metropolitan area, Bio Bio, Maule, Valparaiso.  Effects from the flood are expected to linger as the floodwater takes time to dissipate.

Anticipate severe air travel disruptions across Central Europe from June 12-22 due to NATO Air Defender 2023 exercises

From June 12 -22, NATO member countries will engage in the Air Defender 2023 exercise. Air Defender will be held in three “clusters”, encompassing portions of German, French, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Czech, and Swiss airspace. Civilian flights through affected areas will be rerouted and experience severe delays. Exercises are expected to impact thousands of passenger flights over the coming weeks. 

On June 7, police forcibly dispersed a group of student protestors outside the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Colombo, Sri Lanka

On the afternoon of June 7, Police in Colombo, Sri Lanka forcibly dispersed a group of student and faculty protestors outside the University of Sri Jayewardenepura at Wijerama Junction. Students had gathered to demand the release of other student activists arrested in earlier protests. Localized travel and security disruptions can be expected in the coming hours, with the possibility that demonstrations may reform. 

Anticipate residual travel and safety disruptions following a building fire in Via D’Onofrio, Colli Aniene, Rome, Italy on June 2

On June 2, emergency crews responded to a fire in Via D’Onofrio, Colli Aniene, Rome, Italy. The fire was the result of a number of explosions at the construction site, though the root cause is unknown. One person has reportedly died as a result of the fire with at least ten others being sent to the hospital. The fire has reportedly been put out, though the area has yet to be declared safe.

Dutch student activists occupied the Roeterseiland Complex in the University of Amsterdam late May 16 during environmentalist demonstrations.

Climate activists occupied the University of Amsterdam’s Roeterseiland Complex late May 16. Student groups demonstrated throughout the building before announcing plans to occupy the grounds overnight and into May 17. Participants demand that the University end commitments to fossil fuel and divest funding for programs that encourage CO2 emissions.

On May 15, truckers in Copenhagen, Denmark are expected to blockade major roads and highways as part of a nationwide strike.

Anticipate severe travel disruptions throughout Denmark on May 15 due to a nationwide truck drivers’ strike. Participants are expected to blockade the major highways and roads leading in and out of Copenhagen, an action authorities have already declared as illegal. Clashes between protesters and police are likely. 

From May 4, anticipate severe disruptions due to the eruption of the Fuego Volcano 25 miles outside of Guatemala City, Guatemala.

The Fuego Volcano, located 25 miles from Guatemala City, began erupting on May 4, forcing evacuations in surrounding communities. The eruption remains ongoing and could force flight cancellations should the ash cloud switch direction towards the city. Authorities  have closed  the RN-14 highway and are warning of the possibility of mudslides due to an upcoming rainstorm. 

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