Crisis Abroad - What the U.S. State Department Does

What can the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs do for Americans caught in a disaster or a crisis abroad?

Document Link: http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1212.html

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