Following recent events in Mumbai, International SOS and Control Risks convened a regional crisis management team and deployed two operations teams, consisting of medical, security and logistics experts, to Mumbai. They are continuing to monitor the situation closely through their travel security services team and are providing 24-hour support to members via the alarm centre in New Delhi and incident management team in Mumbai.

The two companies are updating clients regularly with travel advice, to assist them with preparing and responding to the crisis. They advise that travel to India can continue, but members on essential travel in Mumbai should apply the following precautions:

• Minimise movement around the city until the situation stabilises
• Avoid affected areas until intelligence and criminal investigations are officially concluded
• Rely on a briefed and trusted driver
• Maintain frequent contact with family and management staff to communicate location and further plans
• Monitor local media sources and the Travel Security Online site for the latest information

Members are also recommended to reconfirm all relevant travel arrangements and access to transport services.

Operating in over 70 countries, International SOS helps organisations manage the health and safety risks facing their travellers and global workforce. Its services range from consultancy and planning services to 24-hour medical and security advice and assistance. It also provides emergency medical and security evacuations when there is a critical illness, accident or civil unrest.

Earlier this year, International SOS joined forces with independent security and business risk consultancy Control Risks to offer comprehensive travel security services.

Further information from www.internationalsos.com.