Ana Cecilia Pereira Da Silva Ajeje

ENJOY BRAZILIAN CARNIVAL WITH SAFETY TIPS FOR A SAFE HOLIDAY FIRST OF ALL, RESPECT! Carnival is one of the most traditional and famous festivals in Brazil, it's the perfect time to have fun and get to know the local culture better. But remember that you are a visitor and you need to respect the local people and customs. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! Drink mineral water everytime it’s possible. Wear hats to protect yourself from the sun. Take your phone out as little as possible or take it to a safe place. Do not bring your identity documents, only a photocopy. Use repellent, Brazil has had several cases of dengue fever. Do not leave your drink unattended; Never accept a drink from a stranger. Don't separate yourself from your group of friends, avoid being alone. Always use sunscreen. Protect yourself from STDs, use condoms. Don't go to the beaches at night. TAKE CARE OF YOUR SECURITY Be careful with your personal objects, like cell phones, wallet, passport and purse. Keep it in a travelling belt! In any case of robbery OR theft, follow the instructions below: Keep calm. Communicate and make slow movements. Respond calmly only to what is asked or to warn about any gesture or movement to be performed. Do not argue. Give the criminal what he requires. Thus, the theft time will be shorter. Avoid jokes or conversations. Just do what the suspect says. Do not look directly at the outcasts, this is seen as a threat. Discreetly try to memorize all possible details, physiognomy, mode and phrases used, clothes, slang, routes and places visited, vehicles used, etc. Don't try to run away or react. It is very common for other people to be covering. Call the police as soon as possible, giving the exact description and the possible route followed with all the details. Register the occurrence at a police station. If your bank card is stolen, contact the company responsible to have it blocked. If you are in need of money, the Consulate can help you contact the person(s) you know who can provide you with money. The quickest way is to transfer money through a specialized company. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Please contact the French Embassy. Or in case of extremely urgent problems, contact Europ Assistance. Le Consulat Général de France à Rio de Janeiro est joignable 7 jours sur 7 et 24h/24 en cas d’urgence. Par urgences, il faut entendre une demande d’assistance en cas d’agression, d’accident, d’arrestation, et de vol de passeport si un voyage est programmé dans les prochaines heures. Pour les autres cas (vol de carte bancaire et conditions de renouvellement d’un passeport perdu ou volé sans urgence, par exemple), veuillez consulter le site pour toutes informations utiles. TELEPHONE D’URGENCE EN DEHORS DES HEURES OUVRABLES: Depuis Rio de Janeiro:- |- TELEPHONE PENDANT LES HEURES OUVRABLES: Depuis Rio de Janeiro:- |- IN CASE OF HOSPITALISATION Problèmes de santé En cas d’hospitalisation, qu’elle soit prise en charge ou non par une compagnie d’assurance, il est conseillé de contacter le consulat afin de recueillir tous renseignements utiles: le médecin-conseil peut en effet s’assurer de la qualité des hôpitaux et cliniques. Il est prudent de se faire hospitaliser dans un établissement d’une des trois grandes villes de la circonscription (Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte et Vitoria), plutôt que dans une petite ville n’offrant pas nécessairement tous les équipements nécessaires en cas de complications. AUTRES NUMEROS UTILES Police secours: 190 Police touristique, Leblon (policiers polyglottes) Tél : - Fax : - mail :-et-Ambulances: 192 Pompiers: 193 Europ Assistance: - | - In case of urgency, you can contact the Campus Dean, Geneviève POULINGUE, through the number -, or the Student Office, through the number -. IT IS RECOMMENDED TO READ THE "TRAVEL ADVICE" ON THE FRENCH DIPLOMACY WEBSITE. https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseilsaux-voyageurs/conseils-par-paysdestination/bresil/#securite