Traveling
with Children
*
keep children within your sight and away from
a possible snatch area ie. by the roadside
*
children should be watched at all times by
someone mature and trusted
*
if necessary, bring a trusted babysitter on
your trip
*
teach your children their full name, their
home address, your cell number, how to dial
911
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teach your children to not talk nor go toward
strangers..... practice with them
*
teach your children not to wander off
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give your children an id bracelet
*
tell your child to SCREAM Fire, Help, Call
911 if someone tries or does take them
*
tell your child for defense to scratch and
punch at the bad person's eyes ** VERY IMPORTANT
*
*
check with your local police for additional
tips
*
if traveling to a foreign country, find out
from your country's consolate what if anything
to be aware of
*
SAFETY
TIPS for Travel
Since
the cowardly acts of September 11, 2001, safety
at home and for travel is something to be mindful
of.
Before
you go .......
**
Do not tell any stranger your nationality or
religious beliefs....it is not their business.
**Only
tell trusted friends and family that you will
be out of town.
**
Have someone collect your mail, take necessary
phone calls, arrange email from afar or have
someone trusted answer it for you.
**Know
where you are going..... get maps, clear directions
beforehand. Utilize Mapquest or the like on
the web for directions.
**
Make sure you know local driving and cultural
laws beforehand.
**
Check your security alarm batteries
**
Have a very trusted person recieve any alarm
calls with the code word.
**
Have someone Chcck on your home and remove any
advertising materials placed on your doorknob
etc.
**
Have someone wash and move your car around if
you do not have a garage for your car.
**
You should have a will organized, signed and
witnessed just in case .... otherwise state
laws prevail
At
the Airport ..........
**
Arrive early
**
Be Polite
**
Do not carry anything that is against flying
rules .... period
**
Carry good reading material in case there is
a long wait
**
If you have kids, bring a few games and a few
non-perishable snacks and water in case there
is a delay
**Address
luggage tags to a close friend or family member
in your town so that if someone views it they
wouldn't know your home is possibly a good hit
for a robbery.
**
If you see any suspicious behavior at the airport
or on the plane, discreetly tell authorities
**
Getting
to the Hotel and at the Hotel
**
Have the hotel arrange to pick you up with a
pre-arranged code word.... for certain foreign
traveling this can be a very good idea
**
Do not let strangers know your life, if you
are alone or your schedule.
**
But especially do not let them know your room
number.....ever.
**
to be continued .........
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Margo Schwab 2002. All rights protected.
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