The U.S. Department of State has issued a nationwide travel notice warning people to exercise increased caution in the Caribbean Island of Grenada due to a “risk of crime.”
“American citizens in Grenada have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape,” the notice reads.
“In some cases, American citizens have been killed. Police response times are not as fast as one may expect in the United States.”
Grenada has been placed under a Level 2 advisory — the second highest risk level.
This means travelers should be more aware of increased safety and security threats when traveling to these regions, according to the State Department website.
The department advises American citizens who wish to travel to Grenada to:
- Stay aware of their surroundings and keep a low profile.
- Avoid walking or driving alone at night.
- Do not resist robbery attempts and do not open doors to unknown visitors.
- Students: Contact campus security for on-campus emergencies as they may respond faster than local police.
- Boaters: Be cautious of unfamiliar people or watercraft approaching your vessel.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy.
- Review the Country Security Report and CDC travel health info for Grenada.
- Use the International Travel Checklist and consider buying travel insurance that covers medical emergencies, evacuation and trip cancellations.
