PRAY FOR ITAEWON We are saddened, mourning & sending our condolences to all those affected by the tragedy in Itaewon. To pay our respects and mourn the lives of those lost, AWT will also observe South Korea’s national mourning period until November 5 at 12am KST. During this mourning period, we will not post or host any events or meetups. We hope everyone online learning about and being affected by this news is mindful of any mental and emotional impact for themselves and for others. It is evident this historical tragedy is creating collective trauma for a generation. We strongly remind everyone to ensure they are extremely mindful & respectful, especially considering sharing any photos, videos, comments, questions, etc. Please remember these are children, friends, family members, classmates, coworkers, neighbors—actual humans—whose lives were lost and whose families will be impacted forever even after all the headlines and hashtags stop. We ask everyone in the AWT community to send prayers, wishes, support & love to South Korea. _____ FOR NEWS & UPDATES, PLEASE REFERENCE: @thekoreaherald @thekoreatimes_official AWT will not report or share news about this tragedy. Please reference the official news resources listed above. _____ MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS SUPPORT: For those in the U.S. who may be affected directly or indirectly by the tragedy (as AWT and majority of followers are U.S. based), please see the following resources for help: SWIPE through photos for further details. [Emergency Medical Services, 911] If the situation is potentially life-threatening, call 911, 24/7. [988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline] If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, call/text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org 24/7. [SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator] For persons seeking treatment facilities for substance use/addiction and/or mental health problems. Lastly, always remember it’s okay to feel, think & cry about this and it’s okay to ask for help/support. Know you always have a resource—a friend, a trusted person, or therapy & counseling services for support during this difficult time. With love, Madi & the ARMYs who Travel Team