AeroCare's Best Safe Travel Tips
By Doug Swan
The holiday travel season is
officially upon us. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times during the
year. We at AeroCare Air Ambulance want you to travel safely and avoid illness
or injuries, so we’ve compiled a list of safe travel tips for you and your
loved ones.
1. First,
you want to avoid unneeded stress when you travel. A good way to avoid stress
is plan ahead. Make lists before your trip so you don’t forget import items. A
packing list will assure you don’t forget something important like your child’s
favorite stuffed animal, medications or that book you want to read.
2. Another
tip to avoid stress is if you’re traveling by air; pack your important
electronics, documents, and medications in your carry-on. If your checked bags
get lost, you’ll have the important things with you.
3. Leave
plenty of time to get to the airport. I know this sounds simple, but this can
save you a lot of stress. Lines are longer this time of year; parking lots are
more full. Don’t rush. You don’t want to get in an accident.
4. If
you’re driving somewhere instead of flying, check the weather, bring a small
first aid kit, flashlight, matches, warm clothes, bottled water, and some food.
People have been known to get lost in snowstorms and get stranded if their car
breaks down. These survival items could save you life.
5. Stay
hydrated, particularly if you’re traveling by plane on long flights. Also, get
up and move during your flight if it’s a long one. Sitting for a long time on a
plane is not good. It can sometimes
cause blood clots.
6. Tell
a friend or family member your travel plans, so someone knows where you are.
This is important if you were to ever get stranded in a snowstorm.
7. Wash
your hand often. Airports, cabs, and airplanes can be filled with germs and
diseases. Wash your hands with warm, clean water and soap and carry some
antibacterial gel with you.
8. Keep
warm. This time of year people, particularly the elderly get sick. If you’re
traveling somewhere cold, dress in layers and stay warm and dry.
9. Be
careful if you’re traveling somewhere that’s not familiar or trying some new
activity. Wear helmets if riding bikes, skateboarding or participating in other
sports.
10. Holiday food. Make sure your holiday food is cooked
properly to the right temperature. Wash your hands when handling raw meat, and
don’t cross-contaminate raw foods with other food.
11. Watch your children. You may be in unfamiliar
surroundings and your kids may want to explore. Be aware of where they are at
all times, particularly around water.
12. Have a fun holiday time. Stay active and get
exercise, don’t over indulge, but if you do, never drink and drive.
We hope you find
these holiday travel safety tips helpful. We always want people to travel
safely, but we recognize accidents and illness do occur and that’s why we
provide the services we do. Our last tip is we hope you never need an air
ambulance transport, but if you do, please keep our information in your phone
or somewhere safe. AeroCare is available for you 24/7/365 to provide expert,
safe, medevac air ambulance transportation. You can reach us at 800-823-1911 or
at www.aerocare.com We wish you safe
holiday travels!