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At Arcos Journeys Abroad, we prioritize a safe and supervised environment above all else. With over 20 years of experience, we only select destinations we deem safe for our students, and we provide the structural support necessary to navigate them with confidence.
Our onsite directors are available for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. From the moment you land until your return flight, our team is the "eyes and ears" on the ground, ensuring every journey is as secure as it is life-changing.
Our Proactive Approach
Our Proactive Approach
Expert Preparation: We don’t just react to situations; we prepare for them long before students arrive.
Trained Onsite Staff: Our team is professionally trained to handle a wide spectrum of health and safety scenarios.
Continuous Monitoring: We constantly analyze global safety data and maintain daily communication with our onsite directors to stay ahead of local developments.
Essential Pre-Departure Prep: Four weeks before the program, we provide a Program Packet (containing director details and arrival info), a comprehensive Packing List, and our Program Guidelines & Recommendations document to ensure every student is fully prepared.
Arrival Orientations: Every program begins with an in-depth health and safety orientation tailored specifically to the local destination.
Detailed Safety & Response Protocols
Detailed Safety & Response Protocols
This section defines the specific plans we have in place to manage risks and respond to unforeseen events.
Travel Warnings & Travel Advisories
Travel Warnings & Travel Advisories
Arcos Journeys Abroad monitors any announcements made by the US State Department. In the event of a Travel Warning or Advisory, we will notify all participants and parents immediately. There is always constant communication between our participants, their parents, onsite staff, and the home office.
Natural Disasters & Other Threats
Natural Disasters & Other Threats
If a situation arises that affects the health and safety of our participants, our staff is well-versed in contingency plans. As soon as information is available, we immediately contact the participants and their parents.
The Arcos Evacuation Plan
The Arcos Evacuation Plan
In the event of an emergency that may affect the health and safety of participants, our evacuation plan includes:
Accounting for Students: The onsite director will immediately account for all participants to ensure they are safe.
Communication & Instruction: Onsite staff will provide instructions on where to meet or whether to stay with homestays.
Redundant Communication: If phone lines or internet are down, staff members are assigned specific sections of homestays to visit in person.
Analysis & Action: The event will be evaluated by the executive team to determine severity and coordinate with the U.S. Embassy or Consular Agent.
Medical Emergencies
Medical Emergencies
If a medical emergency occurs, we ensure your emergency contact is notified before making any major decisions. Our onsite staff will accompany the student to an appropriate facility. While parents are responsible for medical costs, in most emergency cases, our insurance provider makes arrangements to pay the medical facility directly.
Theft Prevention & Assistance
Theft Prevention & Assistance
When traveling, you may be more susceptible to theft in unknown surroundings. If a student is robbed, the program director will assist them in filing a police report.
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