Above is from the DFAT website. The USA is green symbolising it is safe to travel to being mindful of the normal safety precautions. This website is excellent for planning trips as it gives up to date information on the safety of any country.
Though the information above says it's safe to travel there, we still have to be mindful of our everyday safety. News all over the world has outlined the various terrorism attacks that have occured in America in the recent years with a range of motivations. The United States Department of Homeland Security has made this better as they have alerts when they receive information about a terrorist attack.
In the security aspect, the United States introduced heightened security screening for passengers from some countries in July 2014. A notice for people flight directly to America: they should allow extra time for these screenings and luggage checks at your departing airport. These screening are so strict that officers may ask the owner to power up their devices and powerless devices will not be permitted on the plane.
Crime is another huge aspect of safety and security. The USA has a higher level of violent crime than Australia, although these rarely involve tourists. The DFAT website doesn't count these crimes in their advice so it is wise to pay close attention to media and look up past incidents on the internet. Tourists should be alert to all possible gun crimes anywhere in the USA, some research is recommended to find out which areas are unsafe.
Though the information above says it's safe to travel there, we still have to be mindful of our everyday safety. News all over the world has outlined the various terrorism attacks that have occured in America in the recent years with a range of motivations. The United States Department of Homeland Security has made this better as they have alerts when they receive information about a terrorist attack.
In the security aspect, the United States introduced heightened security screening for passengers from some countries in July 2014. A notice for people flight directly to America: they should allow extra time for these screenings and luggage checks at your departing airport. These screening are so strict that officers may ask the owner to power up their devices and powerless devices will not be permitted on the plane.
Crime is another huge aspect of safety and security. The USA has a higher level of violent crime than Australia, although these rarely involve tourists. The DFAT website doesn't count these crimes in their advice so it is wise to pay close attention to media and look up past incidents on the internet. Tourists should be alert to all possible gun crimes anywhere in the USA, some research is recommended to find out which areas are unsafe.