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FILE No. PBBY3MQYM3G_ · 2026-08-20 20:16:32 · OPERATOR: CIVILIAN
Travel Risk Calculator — Field Briefing
Mode: trip_planning
Place: Port au Prince, Haiti
Travel method: plane |
Arrival: —
I. Composite Threat
OFFICIAL LEVEL 4: DO NOT TRAVEL
The analytical composite below does not weaken or replace this official decision.
71/100 — EXTREME
Official decision override: Do Not Travel. The composite score describes contributing conditions; it does not weaken the official advisory.
III. Trip Readiness
0/100 — Poorly Prepared
IV. Top Risk Drivers
- Severe Advisory and Political Volatility (high) — An advisory score of 95 and political score of 85 reflect severe institutional instability and high safety threats in Port-au-Prince. → Cancel or postpone all non-essential travel to Port-au-Prince until official advisories are downgraded.
- Extreme Crime Exposure (high) — A crime score of 90 indicates extreme risk regarding violent crime, kidnapping, and armed gang activity throughout the destination. → Observe maximum personal security protocols and restrict movement entirely if on-the-ground support is unavailable.
- Government advisory (high) — Official advisories indicate caution. → Read your foreign-ministry advisory before travel.
- Elevated crime exposure (high) — Higher reported levels of crime affecting travelers. → Use front-facing bags, avoid empty streets at night, keep valuables hidden.
- Political / unrest risk (high) — Unrest, protest activity, or instability raise contextual risk. → Avoid demonstrations and monitor official notices.
- Health & disease risk (medium) — Higher disease/health risk profile in this area. → Review CDC/WHO travel notices and confirm vaccinations.
- No airport transfer planned (medium) — Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports. → Pre-book an official transfer or use a verified rideshare app.
V. Threat Vectors
| Crime | 90/100 |
| Health | 60/100 |
| Advisory | 95/100 |
| Political | 85/100 |
| Disaster | 55/100 |
| Transport Route | 29/100 |
| Environmental | 55/100 |
| Accommodation | 22/100 |
| Arrival Time | 30/100 |
| Digital Security | 55/100 |
| Money Safety | 55/100 |
| Personal Modifier | 34/100 |
VI. Executive Summary
Official decision override: Do Not Travel. Port-au-Prince maintains an extreme risk tier driven by extreme advisory levels, severe crime scores of 90, and political instability scored at 85.
VII. Predict / Protect / Rescue / Restore
Predict
- Check the official foreign-ministry travel advisory for your destination.
- Check official health notices (WHO/CDC equivalent) for outbreaks.
- Check the local weather forecast for the next 72 hours.
- Check transport disruption notices (rail/strikes/airport delays).
- Monitor protest/civil-unrest reports near your area.
- Track natural-disaster alerts (earthquake, storm, flood).
- Check disease outbreak notifications and required vaccinations.
- Check airport status, immigration queues, and any transit-visa requirements.
- Re-check road and route conditions in the 24 hours before movement.
Protect
- Pre-book verified transport and avoid unsolicited drivers at hubs.
- Avoid late-night movement in unfamiliar areas.
- Keep digital and paper copies of your documents in two places.
- Use front-facing bags in crowded areas; do not place valuables in back pockets.
- Use bottled or filtered water; avoid uncooked food from informal vendors.
- Steer clear of demonstrations and large gatherings.
- Use ATMs inside banks during daylight hours; cover the keypad.
Rescue
- Save local emergency numbers (police, ambulance, fire, general 112/911).
- Identify the nearest hospital or clinic and how to reach it.
- Carry a backup payment card stored separately from your main wallet.
- Know the address of your country’s embassy or consulate.
- Have a medical escalation plan including English-speaking care if needed.
Restore
- After return, monitor symptoms (especially fever, GI, respiratory) for 14 days.
- Replace any lost or expiring documents promptly.
- Report any theft or fraud to your bank and local authorities.
- Review your insurance claim needs while details are fresh.
- Update your travel checklist for next time.
- Build in a rest day after long or stressful travel.
VIII. Emergency Numbers
| Police | 114 |
| Ambulance | 116 |
| Fire | 115 |
| General | 114 |
IX. Personalized Checklist
- ☐ Verify passport validity (often must exceed travel dates by 6 months).
- ☐ Confirm vaccines and any required health certificates.
- ☐ Purchase travel insurance and bring written proof.
- ☐ Save emergency numbers and embassy/consulate contacts.
- ☐ Confirm accommodation in writing.
- ☐ Pre-book the airport transfer or first transit.
- ☐ Pack medication with a doctor's note for controlled substances.
- ☐ Set up a backup payment method stored separately.
- ☐ Download offline maps for your destination.
- ☐ Share your itinerary with a trusted contact.
X. Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.
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