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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>Subject:</b> [seeing-eye] important tips to help you better prepare for security screening at airports<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>U.S. Department of Homeland Security 601 South 12th Street Arlington, VA 20598 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>JUN -3 2016 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Dear Coalition Members: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>On behalf of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), I am writing to share some important tips to help you better prepare for security screening<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>at our Nation's airport screening checkpoints. 2016 is shaping up to be the busiest travel year ever. Wait times and long lines are expected to increase<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>as more people travel over the summer and TSA is on pace to screen more than 7 40 million passengers and flight crew this year. With this in mind, the<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>following tips may help you better prepare for screening: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>list of 5 items<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>• <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>All travelers should arrive at least two hours early for domestic and three hours early for international flights, to allow plenty oftime to get through<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>security screening. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>• <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Travelers with disabilities or medical conditions who have concerns about airport <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>screening should contact TSA Cares at least 72 hours before travel: call TSA Cares toll <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>free at (855) 787-2227 (Federal Relay 711), between 8:00 a.m. and 11 :00 p.m. ET <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Monday to Friday; between 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on weekends/holidays; or by email <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>at <a href="mailto:TSA-ContactCenter@tsa.dhs.gov">TSA-ContactCenter@tsa.dhs.gov</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>TSA Cares agents provide callers with specific <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>information about what to expect during screening so that travelers with disabilities or <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>medical conditions may better prepare for travel. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>• <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Travelers with disabilities or medical conditions can provide a TSA Cares agent with a flight itinerary, and TSA Cares will coordinate assistance available<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>from a Passenger Support Specialist (PSS) and/or customer service manager at the airport. This assistance may also be requested at the checkpoint, but<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>pre-travel (72-hour notice) arrangements are recommended, and travelers should still arrive at least two hours early for domestic flights and three hours<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>early for international flights. Travelers who are traveling with a companion may request that they remain together throughout the security screening process.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>• <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Travelers may also download TSA' s Disability Notification Card, which allows a traveler <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>to discreetly notify the TSA Officer of a disability, medical condition, or request for <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>accommodation or assistance. This card does not exempt a traveler from screening. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Access the card at <a href="http://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures">www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>• <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Finally, you may find shorter lines and wait times in the future by enrolling in TSA Pre./®. TSA Pre./® passengers do not need to remove shoes, laptops,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>3-1-1 liquids, belts, or light jackets during the screening process at participating airports. However, passengers are required to undergo screening at<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>the checkpoint by technology or a pat-down. TSA Officers may swab your hands, mobility aid, equipment and other <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>list end<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>-2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>external medical devices to test for explosives using explosives trace detection <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>technology. For more information about how to apply for TSA Pre./®, please visit <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="https://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck">https://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>• For additional travel tips, please visit <a href="https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips">https://www.tsa.gov/travel/travel-tips</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>TSA works hard every day to ensure that you and your loved ones arrive at your destinations safely. I assure you that TSA remains committed to ensuring<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>that all travelers are treated with respect and courtesy. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Kimberly Walton Assistant Administrator Office of Civil Rights & Liberties, Ombudsman and Traveler Engagement<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>-- <br>The Seeing Eye<br>Independence with Dignity since 1929<br><br> <br>If you need to contact one of the list owners for <br>> questions or assistance, please use the following email address: <a href="mailto:seeing-eye+owner@googlegroups.com">seeing-eye+owner@googlegroups.com</a>.<br>--- <br>You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Seeing Eye Discussions" group.<br>To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to <a href="mailto:seeing-eye+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com">seeing-eye+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com</a>.<br>To post to this group, send email to <a href="mailto:seeing-eye@googlegroups.com">seeing-eye@googlegroups.com</a>.<br>To view this discussion on the web visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seeing-eye/008d01d1c0dc%24dc4cbdd0%2494e63970%24%40ky2d.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer">https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/seeing-eye/008d01d1c0dc%24dc4cbdd0%2494e63970%24%40ky2d.com</a>.<br>For more options, visit <a href="https://groups.google.com/d/optout">https://groups.google.com/d/optout</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>