This section features numerous governmental links, for emergency, non-emergency, and research use. Government links (below) are those that are produced, maintained and sponsored by various government authorities. These can be useful for emergency assistance for traveling journalists and correspondents, and to provide up-to-date information for all reporters.

Other links are available in this section:

• Industry links are those hosted by various press, media and news organizations around the world.

• NGO links are those hosted by non-governmental organizations, and may be helpful for research or story background purposes.

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U.S. governmental organizations primarily for emergency purposes

Emergency services to American citizens abroad
Useful portal site containing emergency information for Americans living, working or traveling abroad.

U.S. State Department warnings and travel advisories
A site outlining current warnings and advisories, itemized by different countries around the world.

United States embassies and consulates worldwide
A portal site for all American embassies and consulates around the world.

Medical Information for Americans traveling abroad
General medical information such as country-specific health warnings and innoculation requirements.

CDC travelers health warnings
Great site for health information, disease warnings and medical advisories, especially for travelers.

Lists of doctors/hospitals abroad
Compilled by the local embassies or consulates, (page down to appropriate country).

Assistance to American citizens arrested or detained abroad
What the American government can (and cannot) do for Americans arrested or detained.

Welfare/Whereabouts services abroad
Government services available to find, track and otherwise locate missing American citizens.

Lost and stolen American passports abroad
What to do and who to contact if your passport is lost, stolen or missing.

Return of remains of deceased Americans
Governmental assistance available for identification and transportation of deceased Americans.

Evacuation plans for American employees and their families
Checklist for location film crew and correspondents working in dangerous areas of the world.

Tips for Americans residing abroad
A checklist for people living outside the United States.

Sending money to overseas U.S. citizens using the U.S. Department of State
Explains how to send money overseas to Americans.

Other U.S. government agencies of interest to reporters and journalists (alphabetical order)

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Responsible for the collection, and processing of information from non-American sources.

Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP)
Responsible for the isolation and investigation of infectious agents and diseases.

Consumer Product Safety Commission
Government body in charge of consumer product safety.

Federal Aviation Authority (FAA)
The regulatory agency charged with all American civilian aviation.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The chief civilian law enforcement agency of the United States.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The main Web site page for the FCC, the regulatory body for communications in the United States.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Co-ordinated emergency relief for American disasters, both natural and man-made.

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The American goivernmental agency responsible for consumer protection and competitive markets.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Regulates the safety and efficacy of food, drugs and other substances within the United States.

Overseas Security Advisory Council
An organization to help American businesses remain competitive and secure in a global economy.

Canadian governmental organizations primarily for emergency purposes

Emergency Web site for Canadian citizens (English)
Lists English contact information and telephone numbers for 24-hours emergency support staff.

Emergency Web site for Canadian citizens (French)
Lists French contact information and telephone numbers for 24-hours emergency support staff .

Travel advisories (English)
English reports on safety/security/health concerns, and visa requirements, for over 180 countries.

Travel advisories (French)
French reports on safety/security/health concerns, and visa requirements, for over 180 countries.

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Consular Affairs (English)
Canadian department responsible for citizens traveling abroad and trade.

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Consular Affairs (French)
Canadian department responsible for citizens traveling abroad and trade.

Health Canada
Health warnings and disease information for Canadian travelers.

Health Canada publications
All printed and electronic publications of Health Canada.

Travel Medicine Program (TMP)
Portal site for information on international disease outbreaks and other health concerns.

Radio Canada International (RCI)
Local times and frequencies of Radio Canada shortwave broadcasts around the world.

Canadian Passport Office
General site containing information on how to get a Canadian passport

Lost or stolen passports (English)
Where to seek consular assistance in each country.

Lost or stolen passports (French)
Where to seek consular assistance in each country.

Canadian consulates abroad (English)
Where to seek consular assistance in each country.

Canadian consulates abroad (French)
Where to seek consular assistance in each country.

Canada Direct
An international access service that lets Canadian residents call home without a local operator.

Other Canadian government agencies of interest to reporters and journalists (alphabetical order)

Atomic Energy Canada
Canadian agency responsible for regulating all nuclear power installations within Canada.

Auditor General of Canada
The financial watchdog agency that oversees Canadian government spending.

Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
The Canadian government agency responsible to collecting customs and taxation revenue.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Delivers all federal inspection services related to food, animal health and plant protection.

Canadian Human Rights Commission
Government agency responsible for human rights legislation in Canada.

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Responsibe for the regulation of Canadian communications including radio, TV and other media.

Canadian Security Intelligence Service
Agency responsible for intelligence gathering within Canada.

CBC Radio Canada
The national radio broadcaster of Canada.

Department of National Defence
Responsible for all Canadian military forces.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The federal police force in Canada, roughly analagous to the FBI in the United States or MI5 in the UK.

Solicitor General Canada
Responsible for domestic law, order and security.

Transport Canada
Administrates and regulates federal transportation policies.

U.K. governmental organizations primarily for emergency purposes

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Main portal site for British nationals who are travelling abroad.

Country Advice
Lists trouble spots around the world by country.

Department of Health (DOH)
Avoid health risks when overseas and obtain emergency medical treatment abroad.

UK Passport Agency
The Passport Agency issues UK passports to British nationals living in the UK.

BBC World Service
Lists local times and transmission frequencies of BBC World Service shortwave broadcasts.

Other U.K. government agencies of interest to reporters and journalists (alphabetical order)

British Monarchy
Information about the British Royal Family, offical residences and events.

Consumer Gateway
This site provides consumer information, advice, and links.

HM Customs and Excise (HMCE)
Personal importation allowances as well as prohibited and restricted goods for the UK.