Bon Voyage

Fall is arriving soon. For many, it means a time of travel. Take a moment to review some helpful tips for a stress-free vacation.

Ask a neighbor to pick up your paper and mail while you are away or contact the newspaper office and post office and have a hold placed on them.

Take only the credit cards you plan to use with you. Dress comfortably and inconspicuously.

Take only the amount of luggage you can carry easily.

If you are driving, check your car and tires before leaving.

Plan your travel route before you leave home.

Keep your doors locked.

If your car is bumped or flashed by oncoming headlights, do not stop. Drive to the nearest public area and call 911 to report the incident to the police.

At a stoplight, make sure to leave enough space in front of your car so you can pull away if needed.

If you have a flat tire in a remote location, drive slowly to a populated, well-lit area even if you ruin the tire.

Day or night, never park in a rest area to sleep.

Never leave luggage unattended.

Do not answer a knock on the door of your hotel/motel room without identifying who is there. If the person says he or she is an employee, call the front desk for verification. Never open the door to a stranger.

If you lose your room key, report the loss to the front desk immediately.

If you witness anything suspicious, call the front desk. Do not try to take care of it yourself.

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