LIVING SAFELY OVERSEAS

TIPS for LIVING SAFELY OVERSEAS 

-- For Americans living overseas, the most serious obstacle to personal safety is an attitude of complacency or fatalism. "It can't happen to me" and "if it's going to happen, it's going to happen" is dangerous thinking. Recent political events throughout the world have changed - but not necessarily diminished - the threats you face. Today, the most prevalent threat you face overseas is crime. A criminal attack against you or your family can take place at any post, as can a fire or other disaster. However, you can influence what happens to you by assuming more responsibility for your own security.