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Awareness Tips: Summer Safety
Be Home Smart
- Do Not Tell People Your Travel Plans - You Never Know Who Is Listening
- Let A Trusted Neighbor Know You Will Be Out of Town - So They Can Watch Your Home
- Let the Local Police Know If You Are Taking An Extended Trip
- Ask A Family Member To Check Your Home
- Arrange To Have Mail And Newspapers Stopped
- Lock Windows And Doors
- Use That Expensive Alarm System You Had Installed - Remove Guest Codes
- Place Lights And A Small Radio On Timers
- Kennel Your Pet - It Is Safer And It Will Keep Them Out Of Trouble
Be Summer Smart
- Check On Older Relatives
- Drink Lots Of Water - Avoid Drinking Alcohol In The Hot Summer Sun
- Sun Screen, Sun Screen, And More Sun Screen
- Do Not Leave Children Or Pets In Cars - Heat Can Be Deadly
Be Street Smart
- Stay Alert, Be Confident And Know Your Environment
- Travel With Others Especially At Night
- Avoid Walking In Dark Less Traveled Areas
- Keep Personal Items Close To Your Body, Don't Flash Money Or Jewelry
- Have Fun But Do Not Over Indulge
- Do Not Get Behind The Wheel If You Have Been Drinking
- Be Wary Of Strangers When Out Socializing - Watch Your Drink!
- Do Not Get In To A Car With A Driver Who Has Been Drinking
- If A Problem Arises Remain Calm And Trust Your Instincts
- If Necessary Contact The Local Police Department
- Carry Pocket Change To Make An Emergency Phone Call
Be Travel Smart
- Let Family Know Where You Are Going
- Let Family Know Who You Are Going With
- Let Family Know Where You Are Staying - Address And Phone (not cell)
- Let Family Know How You Are Getting From Point A to Point B And Back Again
- Travel With A Reliable Carrier - Travel Agent, And Transportation.
- Tell Someone If Your Plans Change
- Protect Your Identity
- Use Traveler Checks, Keep Credit Card Information Safe
- Use The Hotel Safe
- Do Not Be Over Trusting
- Protect Your Personal Travel Papers
- When Out Of The Country - Do Not Break The Law (you could be in for an extended stay)
- Be Prepared In The Event Of An Emergency - Travel With A Small Emergency Kit
- Take Extra Medication, Eye Care Products, And Other Important Items
- Never Check All Of Your Luggage - Packing A Small Carry On With Essentials Will Make For A More Enjoyable Trip If Your Luggage Is Lost Or Stolen
- Check Out The Political Climate If Traveling Abroad
- Never Leave Luggage Unattended
- Never Accept Packages From Strangers
- Travel Light
- Arrive Early To Avoid Airport Lines And Missed Flights