Twitter Q & A With Deputy Director of American Citizen Services Jack Markey
On Wednesday, July 11, 2012, Deputy Director of American Citizen Services for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs Jack Markey responded to questions from American citizens traveling to the 2012 London Olympics.
- The first question submitted was from @francoturk, who inquired about the advantages of informing an embassy of your vacation plans when traveling abroad.
@TravelGov What are the benefits of notifying a embassy of your vacation plans when overseas?
.@thefrancoturk Benefits of STEP - We can send you safety, security information + locate you in event of an emergency step.state.gov- With the 2012 London Olympics just weeks away, security has increasingly become an area of concern for American citizens traveling to the games.
- In response, Deputy Director Markey provided information on staying safe in London.
- .@dbertrand7 For updated info, check out travel.state.gov, @USAinUK at london.usembassy.gov, and enroll in STEP at step.state.gov
- What if I need medical care in the #UK? UK medical care isn't free for AmCits. Have med. coverage for travel overseas goo.gl/byz86
- Deputy Director Markey also shared YouTube videos addressing frequently asked questions from American citizens who travel to the United Kingdom.
- Deputy Director Markey also shared a link from the London 2012 Olympics page.
- Bringing Medications or Filling Prescriptions AbroadA traveler going abroad with a preexisting medical problem should carry a letter from the attending physician, describing the medical con...
- The State Department’s responses to participant questions and travel tips were retweeted around the world.
RT @travelgov: Am I allowed to bring my camera to Olympics events? Any restrictions? Dos and don’ts at Olympic venues: goo.gl/uNeFH
RT @travelgov: What are good websites for #London2012 info? London2012.com | Transit: tfl.gov.uk | U.S. Embassy:...- Global response was largely positive and enthusiastic.
reading the @StateDept 's @TravelGov tweets on #London makes want to jump on a plane & go - wld be nice a break frm daily routine #askstate- For more information on what services the U.S. Embassy can provide to U.S. citizens in London, please visit http://www.usembassy.org.uk/london2012/. You can continue the conversation on the Bureau of Consular Affairs’ main Twitter account.
ernestomakackaAny news?2012-11-13T06:57:07.703Z- Matthew GriggInteresting folks42012-09-18T12:53:55.717Z
