World Nomads issues Hurricane Hilary guidance
Travel to the US states of Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah has been affected
Global travel insurance company World Nomads is offering support and guidance to Brits with US travel plans, in response to Hurricane Hilary and further tropical storms.
It is estimated that some 16 million people are under flood watch, with warnings of further tropical storms, strong winds and significant rainfall expected in parts of the southwest US – including Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah.
Jonathan Frankham, General Manager, UK and Europe at World Nomads, said: “For Brits travelling to or around the region impacted by storms, we’d strongly recommend keeping up to date with the FCDO advisories, monitoring weather updates from the US National Hurricane Center and following advice from local authorities.
“At present, the advice remains cautionary, but with flight cancellations and evacuations for some communities issued, you should be prepared to change your plans.
“If Hurricane Hilary does derail your travel plans, the first point of call should be your airline or travel provider as they may provide aid. The same goes if your accommodation is impacted by the disaster.”
The hurricane has caused widespread flooding and mudslides; it was a Category 4 storm. It has now been downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone.
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