With the imminent threat of war, US companies are scrambling to bring home overseas employees, many are even shutting down their foreign offices. Companies are also working to provide safety information and evacuation plans to those employees who are staying abroad. In addition to employee safety, US businesses are bracing for severe interruptions in business activity that are expected to be more pronounced than after 9/11.
See "Overseas Employees Getting Tickets Home", Bruce Japsen, Chicago Tribune, March 17, 2003