Atlanta

The Consulate-General in Atlanta covers Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Message from the Consul-General about the 2008 Hurricane Season

The hurricane season normally runs from June through November, and can affect the whole Southeastern US. If you are traveling in an area where hurricanes are a possibility, you can prepare by telling friends or family in advance about your itinerary and calling them to let them know if your plans change. Pay close attention to local media outlets. Keep important numbers handy such as airlines, tour operators, travel insurance providers and the nearest consulate. Ensure you have access to supplies of food, water, radios, torches, first aid kit etc.

Keep an eye on the Travel Advice/United States page of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website. You can also monitor weather updates from World Meteorological Organisation and the National Hurricane Center. Please also see the "Hurricanes" section of the FCO website for more detailed information about what to do if you are caught in a hurricane. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also has information about how to prepare for extreme weather and what to do if you are told to evacuate.