Summer Travel Safety

• Road trips are popular throughout the summer. Your Red Cross would like to remind those hitting the highway to take the necessary safety tips for you and your loved ones.
  Carry a first aid kit in your trunk.
• Buckle up, slow down and do not drive if you have been drinking alcohol. If you plan on drinking, designate a driver who won’t drink
• Be well rested and alert; give your full attention to the road.
• Use caution in work zones.
• Observe speed limits.
• Make frequent stops.
• Be respectful of other motorists and follow the rules of the road.
• Clean your vehicle’s lights and windows to help you see well, especially at night.
• Turn your headlights on as dusk approaches, or during inclement weather.
• Find out how you would get information in the event of a disaster (local radio systems, emergency alert systems).
• Pay attention to the weather forecast for your destination. Weather and travel web sites can help you avoid storms and other regional challenges that could impact your safety.
• And last but not least let someone know your destination, your route and when you expect to arrive.