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On the Road
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Most
travelers experience nothing more serious than a sunburn or a missed exit
from the interstate. Here are some common sense safety tips to help you
avoid more serious problems when you travel.
Prepare Your Home
Using this checklists to prepare for
your trip, to make certain you do not forget anything important before you
leave home.
Stop mail and news paper delivery or have a neighbor collect them
daily.
Leave shades and blinds in normal positions.
Put at least two lights and a radio on automatic timers.
Ask a neighbor to keep your property maintained (grass mowed, snow
shoveled).
Have someone leave trash at your curb on garbage collection day and
park a car in your driveway occasionally.
Leave a key with a trusted neighbor in case of an emergency.
Ask your police department if it has a "Vacation Check" program. You
would probably indicate your dates of departure and return, as well as
which rooms have timed lights, and which neighbor has a key.
Lock all windows and doors before you go. Do not forget to
double-check basement and garage doors.
Prepare Yourself
When you pack:
Make a record of your passport, credit card, and travelers check
numbers, as well as plane, train, or bus ticket numbers. An easy way to do
this is to photocopy them all together. Give a copy of the list to a family
member or friend for safekeeping.
Make sure you have enough prescription medication to last your
trip--take a backup prescription.
Clean out your wallet and/or purse. Do not take anything(like credit
cards or important papers) that you will not need.
Place a piece of paper with your name and itinerary inside each bag.
That will make identification easier if your baggage ID tag is lost.
On The Road
-Do not carry large amounts of cash. Use travelers checks or
credit cards whenever possible.
Keep careful tabs on your plane, train, or bus tickets -- they are as
valuable as cash.
If you are driving, plan your route carefully. Travel on main roads
and use maps. Have your car serviced before you leave.
When stopping an en route, conceal valuables from sight, preferably in
the trunk. If you stop overnight, remove luggage and other valuables from
the car.
If your car breaks down, turn on the flashers and open the hood or tie a white
cloth to the antenna. If anyone stops to offer help, stay in your locked car, and through
a slightly opened window, ask the person to call the police.
If possible, carry a cell phone.
In Your Hotel or Motel
-Do not leave luggage unattended. Check your baggage with
the staff if you cannot go to your room immediately.
If a front desk clerk mentions your room number loudly, request a new
room.
Do not enter the room if the door is ajar.
A woman traveling alone should consider asking for escort to her room
or vehicle.
Check behind curtains, under the bed, and in the bathroom, shower, and
closets to make sure no one is hiding in the room.
Locate fire exits, elevators, and public phones. Know the best way to
get out of the building in an emergency.
Use all auxiliary locking devices.
Do not leave valuables in your hotel room. Place them in the hotel
safe-deposit box. Always keep cash, credit cards, and keys with you.
Do not answer the door in a hotel or motel room without knowing who is
there. If a person claims to be an employee, call the front desk and
verify who they are and why they are at your door.
Check your belongings daily. Arrange your possessions so you will know
immediately if something is missing.
Be observant. Report any suspicious activity to the management.
Never sit in the room with the door propped open. Do not leave the
door open for any length of time, even if you are just going to the ice
machine.
If someone is loitering in the hall near your room, do not enter your
room. Go to the front desk and report it.
Look around before entering parking lots or garages. Park near lighted
walkways when possible.
In The Area
Carry your purse close to your body. Do not let it dangle.
Carry your wallet in an inside coat or front trouser pocket.
Learn about and be aware of your surroundings. Ask the hotel/motel
desk clerk, concierge or bell staff about problem areas to avoid.
Select sightseeing companies, guides and drivers carefully. Inquire at
your hotel's front desk for reputable services.
Make sure everyone in your party, children include, knows name,
address, and telephone number of your hotel or motel.
Avoid advertising that you are tourist by the way you dress.
Carry only cash that you need, and bills in small denominations. Do
not flash your cash or jewelry.
If members of the group separate, be sure they check in at
prearranged times and locations.
Keeping Fit On the Road
There is no reason to cancel your daily
fitness routine just because you are traveling as long as you take some
common sense precaution.
When jogging or walking, team up with a partner, a friend, colleague,
family member, especially if you go out in the early morning or in the
evening.
Check to see if your hotel or motel has a health club or has access to
one you can use.
Avoid isolated roads, trails, and paths. Stick to well-lighted,
well-populated routines.
Wear clothing that makes you visible to motorists such as bright
colors for day and white or reflective clothing for evening. Always carry
identification.
Carry change for an emergency phone call.
Consider carrying a whistle or shriek alarm.
Always wear your glasses or contacts.
Stay alert, especially if you are in a strange area. Do not walk or
jog wearing headphones.
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