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Expect significant travel disruptions and cancellations due to a 7.5 magnitude earthquake that originated in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, leaving at least one dead and tens of thousands of homes without power on January 1.

Advisories / By / January 3, 2024

At roughly 4:00 PM, January 1, a magnitude 7.5 earthquake originating in Ishikawa Prefecture, struck the western coast of Japan. Subsequently, tsunami advisories were issued for the Ishikawa, Niigata, and Toyama Prefectures, with an expected height of around one meter. Aftershocks with up to a magnitude of 6.0 could pose a threat for months. While only one death has been reported, there is major infrastructural damage in much of the affected Prefectures.

Expect an elevated security presence after shooting at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, leaving at least 14 people dead and dozens wounded on December 21.

Advisories / By / December 21, 2023

On December 21, a shooting at the Faculty of Arts building of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, left at least 14 people dead and dozens wounded. The gunman, a student at the university, has been identified as deceased. Charles University has announced that classes will be canceled for at minimum the rest of the week. Expect heightened security as authorities continue their investigations.

Flooding and an explosion in Victoria, Seychelles, have killed three and injured 178 on December 7.

Advisories / By / January 10, 2024

On December 7, severe flooding in the Seychelles islands killed three people and injured dozens more. During the flooding, a blast at an explosives storehouse injured over one hundred people and caused further infrastructural damage in the capital, Victoria. 178 people are confirmed injured in the events thus far. Travel disruptions are expected as flooding and rescue operations remain ongoing.

Expect an elevated security presence along the Quai de Grenelle in Paris, France, following a deadly stabbing on December 2.

Advisories / By / December 3, 2023

On December 2, a man armed with a knife and hammer attacked three people, killing one, along the Quai de Grenelle in Paris, France, near the Eiffel Tower. The assailant reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” before the attack, and was listed on several terrorism watchlists. Police apprehended the attacker, but certain areas in the vicinity remain closed. An elevated police presence will cause disruptions in the area while investigations continue.

On November 30, a 24-hour strike by AMRA-affiliated doctors in Santa Fe, Argentina will disrupt healthcare and public transportation services.

Advisories / By / November 30, 2023

Incident Details
In Santa Fe, Argentina, a 24-hour statewide strike by unionized doctors affiliated with AMRA is imminent on November 30. The strike aims to address compensation issues for medical personnel and enhance career progression. Anticipate significant disruptions to healthcare and public transportation services.

On December 2, competing abortion activist groups will hold marches throughout Wellington, New Zealand, and protest at the Parliament Building.

Advisories / By / November 28, 2023

On December 2, two competing abortion marches and demonstrations will take place throughout Wellington, New Zealand. Around 1:00 PM,  pro-choice groups will gather at Te Aro Park and pro-life activists will gather at Civic Square. Both groups will then march to the Parliament Building. Clashes between protestors are possible, and traffic disruptions are likely along the march routes. 

Recent seismic activity indicates future eruption of Fagradalsfjall volcano in Grindavik, Iceland, as of November 27.

Advisories / By / November 27, 2023

As of November 27, Icelandic officials have warned of an imminent eruption from the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Grindavik, located just south of the capital, Reykjavik. Recent seismic activity caused the evacuation of nearby towns. Though flight disruptions are unlikely, they are still possible. Potential disruptions include ash plumes and low visibility.

On November 22, a car exploded due to unknown causes on Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, Canada resulting in checkpoint closures and heightened security.

Advisories / By / November 22, 2023

On November 22 at 11:30 AM, a car exploded while crashing into Rainbow Bridge at the U.S.-Canada border in Niagara Falls causing two deaths and one injury. The explosion has resulted in increased security at U.S.- Canada border checkpoints in New York and the closures of three border checkpoints: Peace Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, and Whirlpool Bridge. Law enforcement is actively investigating the situation. 

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