travel-safety-prep

Travel Safety Prep

When to Use

Use this skill when:

• User asks about travel safety preparation or pre-trip safety planning
• User wants to create an emergency contacts card for travel
• User asks what safety steps to take before a trip
• User wants a pre-departure safety checklist
• User asks about health preparations, vaccinations, or medical readiness for travel
• User wants to prepare for potential emergencies while traveling

Do NOT use when:

• User wants a full solo travel itinerary with safety layers (use solo-travel-planner)
• User wants to compare travel insurance policies (use travel-insurance-evaluator)
• User wants visa or entry requirements (use visa-requirements-checker)
• User needs workplace or occupational safety planning
• User wants a packing list (use packing-list-builder)

Process

1. Gather safety planning parameters. Ask the user for:

   • Destination country or region
   • Trip duration
   • Trip type (leisure, adventure, business, backpacking)
   • Number of travelers (solo, couple, family, group)
   • Any pre-existing medical conditions or medications
   • Planned high-risk activities (adventure sports, remote hiking, water activities)
   • Whether the trip is domestic or international
   • Emergency contact at home (name, relationship, phone)

2. Build the document preparation checklist. List critical documents to prepare:

   • Passport validity check (6+ months for international travel)
   • Passport and ID photocopies (paper and digital)
   • Travel insurance policy details (policy number, emergency phone)
   • Prescription copies for all medications
   • Accommodation addresses and phone numbers
   • Embassy or consulate contact for destination country
   • Itinerary copy shared with home contact

3. Create the health and medical preparation section. Include:

   • Vaccination requirements and recommendations for destination (consult travel health clinic)
   • Medication supply: full trip duration + 5 extra days in original packaging
   • Prescription letter from doctor for controlled medications
   • First aid kit contents list customized to trip type
   • Health insurance confirmation of international coverage
   • Location of hospitals and clinics near accommodation
   • Allergy and medical condition summary card in local language

4. Build the communication and technology safety plan. Include:

   • Phone setup: international roaming or local SIM card plan
   • Offline maps downloaded for destination
   • Location sharing setup with emergency contact
   • Emergency numbers saved in phone (local police, ambulance, fire, embassy)
   • Banking notification for travel dates (prevent card blocks)
   • Secure copies of documents in cloud storage accessible from any device

5. Create the personal safety protocol. Include:

   • Money safety: carry cash in multiple locations, use a money belt for large amounts
   • Valuables management: use accommodation safe, minimize visible expensive items
   • Transportation safety: licensed taxi identification, transit safety tips for destination
   • Neighborhood awareness: areas to enjoy and areas to avoid (especially after dark)
   • Scam awareness: 3-5 common scams at the destination with avoidance strategies

6. Build the emergency response plan. Include:

   • Emergency contacts card (wallet-sized, waterproof recommended)
   • Steps if passport is lost or stolen (embassy contact, police report, emergency travel document)
   • Steps if medical emergency occurs (who to call, what to say, documentation to provide)
   • Steps if belongings are stolen (police report, insurance claim initiation, card cancellation numbers)
   • Natural disaster or civil unrest protocol (embassy registration, evacuation routes, shelter-in-place guidance)

7. Compile the pre-departure timeline. Create a countdown checklist:

   • 8-12 weeks before: vaccinations, passport check, insurance purchase
   • 4 weeks before: document copies, banking notifications, prescriptions
   • 1 week before: technology setup, emergency card creation, final check
   • Day of departure: carry checklist verification, documents in multiple locations

Output Format

## Travel Safety Prep: [Destination] -- [N] Days

**Trip type:** [Leisure | Adventure | Business | Backpacking]
**Travelers:** [Count and composition]
**Risk level:** [Low | Moderate | High] based on destination and activities

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### Emergency Contacts Card (Print and Carry)

| Contact                     | Number / Info                         |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------|
| Local emergency number      | [Number]                              |
| Local police                | [Number]                              |
| Ambulance                   | [Number]                              |
| Nearest embassy/consulate   | [Address, phone, hours]               |
| Accommodation               | [Name, address, phone]                |
| Home emergency contact      | [Name, phone, relationship]           |
| Travel insurance emergency  | [Policy #, 24hr line]                 |
| Bank card emergency         | [Lost card phone number]              |
| [Second card emergency]     | [Lost card phone number]              |

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### Pre-Departure Timeline

| Deadline          | Action                                              | Status |
|-------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|--------|
| 8-12 weeks before | [Action with specific detail]                       | [ ]    |
| 4-8 weeks before  | [Action with specific detail]                       | [ ]    |
| 2-4 weeks before  | [Action with specific detail]                       | [ ]    |
| 1 week before     | [Action with specific detail]                       | [ ]    |
| Day of travel     | [Action with specific detail]                       | [ ]    |

### Document Preparation Checklist

| # | Document                    | Action                              | Status |
|---|------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------|
| 1 | [Document]                   | [Specific action]                   | [ ]    |

### Health and Medical Preparation

| # | Item                         | Action                              | Status |
|---|------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------|
| 1 | [Item]                       | [Specific action]                   | [ ]    |

### Communication and Technology Setup

| # | Item                         | Action                              | Status |
|---|------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------|
| 1 | [Item]                       | [Specific action]                   | [ ]    |

### Personal Safety Protocol

**Money and valuables:**
- [Specific guideline]

**Transportation:**
- [Specific guideline]

**Common scams at [Destination]:**
1. [Scam name]: [How it works] -- [How to avoid it]

### Emergency Response Procedures

**If passport is lost or stolen:**
1. [Step]
2. [Step]

**If medical emergency occurs:**
1. [Step]
2. [Step]

**If belongings are stolen:**
1. [Step]
2. [Step]

Rules

1. NEVER include external URLs, specific brand names, or service provider names -- use generic descriptions
2. ALWAYS include an emergency contacts card formatted for printing and carrying
3. ALWAYS include a pre-departure timeline with specific deadlines counted back from departure
4. Every checklist item must have a specific action -- never use vague instructions like "be prepared" or "stay alert"
5. Include at least 3 destination-specific scam descriptions with avoidance strategies
6. Include emergency response procedures for at least 3 scenarios (passport loss, medical emergency, theft)
7. Health preparation must include a vaccination consultation recommendation -- never prescribe specific vaccines
8. NEVER provide medical diagnoses or treatment recommendations -- direct users to consult travel health professionals
9. Include a document preparation section for every trip, domestic or international
10. Communication setup must include offline capability (offline maps, downloaded documents) -- never assume internet access during emergencies
11. NEVER output general safety platitudes -- every item must be a specific, actionable step with a clear deadline or trigger

Edge Cases

• Trip to high-risk destination (active travel advisory): Add a dedicated "Travel Advisory" section. Include embassy registration steps. Add enhanced communication protocol (check in twice daily). Include evacuation route research. Note that travel insurance may not cover destinations under active advisory.

• Adventure travel with high-risk activities: Create an activity-specific safety section for each planned activity (diving: certification verification, equipment check; trekking: altitude acclimatization schedule, group size requirements). Include emergency protocols specific to each activity type. Note activity-specific insurance requirements.

• Traveling with medications (especially controlled substances): Add a dedicated medications section: original packaging requirement, prescription letter in English and destination language, quantity documentation, declaration requirements at customs, temperature-sensitive storage plan. Research destination laws on controlled substances -- some medications legal at home may be restricted abroad.

• Family with young children: Add pediatric emergency clinic location. Include child-specific first aid kit items (liquid medication, dosage chart by weight). Add a lost-child protocol (meeting point, identification wristband, recent photo on phone). Include food allergy translation card in destination language.

• Domestic trip (no passport or visa concerns): Remove passport and visa sections. Focus on: insurance verification for out-of-state coverage, road safety if driving, weather and natural disaster preparation, health facility locations near accommodation.

• Traveler with significant medical condition: Elevate medical preparation to the top section. Include medical alert identification recommendation. Require the user to confirm condition and treatment details with their physician before travel. Add a medical summary card in the local language. Verify blood type availability and hospital capability at destination.

Example

Input: "I am traveling to Morocco for 10 days with my partner. Leisure trip, we want to visit markets and do a desert tour. No medical conditions."

Output:

Travel Safety Prep: Morocco -- 10 Days

Trip type: Leisure (markets, culture, desert tour) Travelers: 2 adults (couple) Risk level: Moderate (desert excursion, busy market areas)

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Emergency Contacts Card (Print and Carry)

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Pre-Departure Timeline

Document Preparation Checklist

Health and Medical Preparation

Communication and Technology Setup

Personal Safety Protocol

Money and valuables:

• Carry daily spending cash in a front pocket or cross-body bag with zipper
• Keep larger cash reserves and backup card in a hidden money belt under clothing
• Split cash between two locations (one on each person)
• Use accommodation safe for passport, extra cash, and backup cards when going out
• Exchange currency at official exchange offices, not street changers

Transportation:

• Use licensed petit taxis (metered) within cities -- insist on the meter or agree on a price before entering
• For inter-city travel, use grand taxis from official stands or pre-booked private transfer
• For the desert tour, confirm the tour operator through your accommodation -- avoid street-solicited tours
• At night, arrange return transport before going out (have accommodation call a taxi)

Common scams in Morocco:

1. "Free" henna or gift scam: Someone applies henna to your hand or drapes a necklace on you without asking, then demands payment. Avoid: Firmly decline any unsolicited service or gift. Say "la, shukran" (no, thank you) and walk away.
2. Fake guide in medina: A person offers to "help" you find your hotel or a shop, leads you through alleys, then demands a guide fee. Avoid: Politely decline help. Use your offline map. If lost, ask a shopkeeper for directions.
3. Overpriced market goods with aggressive negotiation: Initial prices in markets may be 5-10x the fair price. Avoid: Research typical prices before shopping. Start at 30-40% of the asking price and negotiate from there. Be willing to walk away -- the final price is often offered as you leave.

Emergency Response Procedures

If passport is lost or stolen:

1. File a police report at the nearest police station (bring a photocopy of your passport)
2. Contact your embassy or consulate (number on emergency card) to request an emergency travel document
3. Bring 2 passport photos and the police report to the embassy appointment
4. Notify your home contact of the situation
5. Contact your travel insurance to report the incident and ask about coverage for replacement costs

If medical emergency occurs:

1. Call 15 (ambulance) or have your accommodation call for you
2. If the situation allows, go to the nearest private clinic (generally faster and better equipped than public hospitals)
3. Contact your travel insurance 24-hour emergency line immediately -- they can coordinate care and direct payment
4. Keep all receipts, medical reports, and prescriptions for insurance claims
5. Contact your home emergency contact

If belongings are stolen:

1. Report to police immediately and obtain a written police report (required for insurance claims)
2. Call your bank to cancel stolen cards (use the numbers on your emergency card)
3. Contact your travel insurance to initiate a claim (provide the police report number)
4. If your phone is stolen, remotely lock and wipe it. Use your backup device or accommodation computer to access cloud-stored documents.
5. Contact your accommodation for assistance -- they can help with local police and language barriers