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How this automation works
Stay informed about travel advisories by getting them straight to your inbox. This Applet runs whenever a new alert is published by the U.S. Department of State and sends you an email through Gmail. Ideal for travelers and expats who want instant updates on international travel conditions. Customize the message to fit your tone.
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6 triggers, queries, and actions
Press releases
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time there is a new press release from the State Department.
Travel alerts
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time there is a new alert from the State Department.
Travel warnings
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time there is a new travel warning from the State Department.
History of travel alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there was a new alert from the State Department.
Send an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
Send yourself an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.
History of travel alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when there was a new alert from the State Department.
Press releases
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time there is a new press release from the State Department.
Send an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will send an email to up to twenty recipients from your Gmail account.
Send yourself an email
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send yourself an email. HTML, images and links are supported.
Travel alerts
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time there is a new alert from the State Department.
Travel warnings
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires every time there is a new travel warning from the State Department.
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More on Gmail and Department of State
About Gmail
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About Department of State
The United States Department of State is the federal executive department that advises the President and leads the country in foreign policy relations. This service will let you keep up to date on State Department travel warnings, alerts, and the latest news.
The United States Department of State is the federal executive department that advises the President and leads the country in foreign policy relations. This service will let you keep up to date on State Department travel warnings, alerts, and the latest news.