Health & Safety Tips for Travelers
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Why you should never leave your car See, Tourism and Hotel Industry Representatives Say No to Proposed "Bed Tax" , Flying J Travel Centers and Truck Stops; Best of Breed running for heat if you're stranded in a blizzard or snow bank:
You could die of asphyxiation/poisoning from carbon monoxide from the car's exhaust. It's true and it has happened to many people. This usually happens when there is a hole in the exhaust pipe (common on vehicles Try also, Albania - kicking it back in the Mediterranean , e-Marginalia: Travel Beyond the Margin near the ocean). You need to stay warm while you wait for a tow truck or help to arrive, but remember this danger.
What to do in the event of a flash flood:
Unfortunately, flash flooding can occur within just a few minutes or after hours of excessive rainfall. Most flash flooding is caused by slow-moving thunderstorms. These are thunderstorms repeatedly moving over the same area. See, Fantastic Honeymoon Destinations , Fantastic Family Friendly Half-Term Offers From Superbreak!
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The rules for flash floods are:
"¢ NEVER try to walk, swim or drive Try also, How to find cheap airline tickets on the Internet , I Survived the Booze and Cruise: A Guide to Past Tense Instr through swift water. goto, Surfing Costa Rica's Pacific coast , Can You Hail a Taxi Cab in Ann Arbor Michigan? Nearly half of all flood-related fatalities are auto related (people trapped in their cars view, Siriraj Medical Museums - Medical Exhibits that Could Make You Queasy , I Survived the Booze and Cruise: A Guide to Past Tense Instr by rising water, Try also, Arizona Vacation Safety - Stay AWARE to Stay SAFE , Tourism and Hotel Industry Representatives Say No to Proposed "Bed Tax" or trying to drive goto, Make a “Black Cab” r Your Guide to London , Travel Guidebooks Reviewed through swift moving water). This is a true story. A woman was trapped under water You may also consider, Surfing Costa Rica's Pacific coast , Travel Guidebooks Reviewed in her car also related, Hiking in Australia , Camping and Tent Tips and actually managed to use her cell phone and call for help, giving her location. See, An Overview of the Gatlinburg Cabins , Think about taking a tour to African safari - Serengeti National Park Without that cell phone, she would have never been able to let anyone know she was under the water! You may also consider, Philippine Travel: Palawan , Camping and Tent Tips !
"¢ If you come upon flood waters, check out, Traveling By Motorcycle , Roadtripping Across America STOP, TURN AROUND, and go another way. Be on the lookout for rapidly rising water goto, Fantastic Family Friendly Half-Term Offers From Superbreak! , Belize-An Ideal Honeymoon Or Wedding Destination at highway dips, bridges, and low areas. view, e-Marginalia: Travel Beyond the Margin , Williamsburg Virginia Real Estate
"¢ The most basic rule when flooding is apt to occur: Head to higher ground. Waters check out, What you need to know about - germany travel , Vacation Rental or Holiday Home Advertising at a Bargain Price can rise very quickly.
When traveling check out, Travel Guidebooks Reviewed , Eating on a Budget in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the Northern and Western states:
Keep a blanket and a gallon of water See, Australia Travel Tips , At Home with Bakelite in the trunk of your car. goto, Vacation Rental or Holiday Home Advertising at a Bargain Price , What you need to know about - germany travel In the event you are stranded in winter, also related, Tourism and Hotel Industry Representatives Say No to Proposed "Bed Tax" , Make a “Black Cab” Driver Your Guide to London you will not freeze to death and you'll have water goto, Where Lewis and Clark Stopped in Montana. , Albania - kicking it back in the Mediterranean until help arrives. Remember that layered clothing keeps you warmer than one bulky piece.
Essentials for traveling view, A Travel Story: From San Francisco to Cairo, “Let’s All Stay Together” , Extreme Adventures in and around Cape Town through the desert:
Keep a blanket and a gallon of water Try also, How to find cheap airline tickets on the Internet , Barcelona, Spain's Rebel City in the trunk of your car. See, Barcelona, Spain's Rebel City , Australia Travel Tips An instrument with global positioning satellite (GPS) capability will help you find your position when you're lost. A cell phone or walkie-talkies can be lifesavers.
Stranded without water?
Fill a plastic trash bag with leaves or a plant, close it up, and let it sit in the sun. view, Can You Hail a Taxi Cab in Ann Arbor Michigan? , e-Marginalia: Travel Beyond the Margin Water goto, Swimming with Dolphins , Recumbant Effigies in the South Aisle will accumulate on the inside of the bag.
Your car's emergency kit should contain:
First aid materials
Flashlight with fresh batteries
Flares
Blanket / "Space"¯ Blanket
Emergency shelter
Pocketknife
Fire starter
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A red cloth to hang on your vehicle goto, 5 Beach Vacation Tips , Belize-An Ideal Honeymoon Or Wedding Destination door or some other distress symbol
Gallon of water
"Trail mix"¯ and other non-perishable food items, and candy bars (You might be tempted to raid these when you're stranded in traffic, but save them for survival food. The advantage of candy bars is their high calorie content - disadvantage, they may melt!) The advantage of trail mix is it stays fresh a long time.)
Consider adding:
Toilet paper in a zip-lock bag
Disposable wet wipes
An extra wristwatch
Small Calendar
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant
Paper and pens
Additionally, you should carry:
A can of Fix-A-Flat Ā®
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Jack
Spare tire on a rim
The best way to deal with "road rage"¯:
Even the best drivers can make a mistake once in a while. We've all done it, I'm sure - someone was in your blind spot, and you changed lanes, nearly running into their car. Try also, 5 Beach Vacation Tips , At Home with Bakelite It scared the other driver and he/she shouted obscenities and gave you "the finger."¯ In a worse case scenario, the other driver might have tailgated you for miles down the road, endangering everyone along the way, or jumped out to attack you when you came to a stop.
Some tips See, Barcelona, Spain's Rebel City , Think about taking a tour to African safari - Serengeti National Park to defuse the situation:
"¢ Stay in the car
"¢ Don't respond back with an angry gesture, shouts, or action
"¢ Hold up a "Sorry"¯ sign that you keep in your car
"¢ If you're not going to hold up a "sorry"¯ sign or otherwise signal apology (for the real or perceived wrong), do not make eye contact or engage him or her in conversation or gesturing
"¢ Don't try to "outrun"¯ the other driver
"¢ Do not pull off the road in a secluded place check out, Traveling By Motorcycle , Swimming with Dolphins or on an empty road
"¢ If the driver continues harassing and following you, call 9-1-1 on your cell phone, or find a place See, Williamsburg Virginia Real Estate , What you need to know about - germany travel to pull over that is very crowded with many witnesses
Most of us will encounter people with road rage many times in our lives. This is not a trivial matter - road rage can lead to injuries or even death. Tens of thousands of accidents each year in the United States Try also, Should You Tip in Paris? , A Travel Story: From San Francisco to Cairo, “Let’s All Stay Together” can be attributed to aggressive driving See, Weekend Ski Breaks - Skiing Holidays In France And Cake For Tea , Extreme Adventures in and around Cape Town and road rage. Drive goto, A Quick Visitor's Guide to Saugatuck Michigan , Flying J Travel Centers and Truck Stops; Best of Breed safely. When you're tempted to engage in rage, remember it's better to live to see another day than to make the other driver even angrier.
Avoiding thieves, criminals, and other undesirables when traveling
"¢ Stay away from alleys and poorly lit areas, Try also, I Survived the Booze and Cruise: A Guide to Past Tense Instr , Should You Tip in Paris? such as empty garages.
"¢ Putting a rubber band around your wallet makes it more noticeable if someone tries to remove it. Consider carrying your cash in a front pocket.
"¢ Instead of carrying a purse slung over the shoulder, carry it under your arm.
"¢ Don't leave your purse open as you walk - make sure it is zipped or closed.
"¢ Some distraction techniques thieves, criminals, and other undesirables often use are:
- Pretending they need help (What time do you have? May I use your phone?) or asking for directions.
- Creating a staged disturbance.
- Purposefully bumping into you or spilling something on you.
"¢ If you're abducted, fight, resist, and scream. If you go with them quietly, the abductor may just rape and kill you anyway, but in a secluded place See, Traveling By Motorcycle , Weekend Ski Breaks - Skiing Holidays In France And Cake For Tea that is more convenient for him or her. Also, your chance of survival, even if you are shot or wounded, is much better in a crowded place goto, Fantastic Honeymoon Destinations , Travel Guidebooks Reviewed where you will receive faster help. If you put up any fight at all, the attacker may get discouraged and realize that going after you isn't worth it because it will be time-consuming.
"¢ To deflate rapists, it is sometimes suggested that you do something to make them see you as a vulgar human being, rather than a sex object. As disgusting as it seems to you, it will be to them a "fire extinguisher."¯
"¢ In the event of a hostage situation: Don't attract attention to yourself to avoid being singled out. Make constant mental notes about the hijackers and your surroundings. Mentally attach descriptive names to the captors according to characteristics"”such as a female with red hair "Femme Flame"¯ and a man with a bushy beard, "Blackbeard."¯ The object of that is to be able to identify them later. The outcome in a hostage situation is not usually a foregone conclusion; some of them are negotiated successfully to an end. Remain calm; don't attract attention; and remain alert to opportunity. Close your eyes and envision your successful rescue and a positive conclusion. Envision yourself saying, "It's over!"¯ with great elation.
Outwitting Thieves & Criminals
"¢ Do not carry all your traveler's checks or money You may also consider, Can You Hail a Taxi Cab in Ann Arbor Michigan? , Australia Travel Tips in one place goto, Cruisers Rave About Princess Cruise Line's Outdoor Movies , Some tips on Back Packing or pocket. Carry only the credit cards you plan to use on the trip goto, Make a “Black Cab” Driver Your Guide to London , Think about taking a tour to African safari - Serengeti National Park - leave the others at home.
"¢ Leave the light and television on when you go out of the hotel check out, Travel Guidebooks Reviewed , Arizona Vacation Safety - Stay AWARE to Stay SAFE room. Put the "do not disturb"¯ sign on the outside of your door.
"¢ Don't leave your key at the hotel You may also consider, Australia Travel Tips , Travel Guidebooks Reviewed desk while you're away.
"¢ Hide your valuables in a hard-to-get-to place. goto, How to find cheap airline tickets on the Internet , Make a “Black Cab” Driver Your Guide to London
"¢ When a stranger is approaching you and you feel "apprehension,"¯ do not look away. Look straight at the person's face, so they will know you can identify them. Speak to them casually; make small talk. Oftentimes, your directness will deter any potential trouble. If someone is watching you and you feel apprehension, move to where more people are. A feeling of apprehension means your subconscious mind has picked up on dangers your conscious reasoning mind may not have recognized. Pay attention to your "apprehensions"¯ and "feelings."¯
"¢ Have your keys ready in your hand when you walk to the parking lot or to your hotel check out, Kauai - One of Hawaii 's Best Kept Vacations Secrets , Williamsburg Virginia Real Estate room.
"¢ Mentally determine your escape routes when you first enter into a new location; then proceed with your business or entertainment.
"¢ Use the safety deposit box at the front desk when you want to store very important or valuable documents. Store items of lesser value in a room safe. Many savvy travelers Try also, Life is a Trek: Do You Know Where You're Going to? , Anguilla the Snake use portable safes, such as hollow books or suitcases that are designed with secret compartments.
"¢ Women traveling also related, Anguilla the Snake , At Home with Bakelite alone should not accept a hotel See, Travel Wallet Checklist , Eating on a Budget in Germany, Austria and Switzerland room that is adjacent to a stairwell or elevator. Consider carefully before taking a room that has sliding glass doors open to the pool or a beachfront.
"¢ Make mental notes of what is "normal"¯ or "commonplace"¯ in the place check out, Weekend Ski Breaks - Skiing Holidays In France And Cake For Tea , Philippine Travel: Palawan you have entered. Pay attention when something or someone seems "out of place"¯ with those surroundings.
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Sally H. Morton is Publications Editor and Senior Writer with Partners Online LLC (d/b/a http://www.nutsforcars.com and http://www.hobbiesgeneratecash.com). She also works freelance. Reach her at sally1@ncfreedom.net.
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