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Travellers are often exposed to particular risk, as they are
known to be carrying money, passports and valuables. They
are vulnerable because they are often disoriented and unsure
of the safety of their surroundings. Consideration of the
following points will improve your security while
travelling:
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Before you leave home, let someone know your
plans. Leave contact numbers. If you change plans, let
some one know;
• Stay alert -
watch your luggage.
• Keep your
passport airline tickets, money and traveller's cheques
safe;
• Photocopy airline
tickets, passport identification page and relevant visa
page, if applicable, driver's license and credit cards
you plan to take. Leave one set at home and keep another
with you in a separate place from the valuables.
• Leave a copy of
traveller cheque serial numbers at home and take a copy
with you;
• Upon arrival in
your room or cabin, find the nearest fire escape. Walk
from your room counting the doors until the fire escape.
Imagine how you would reach it if you were crawling in
darkness and smoke. Read the hotel's fire instructions;
• Park in well-lit
areas;
• Be wary of con
artists and people offering to exchange money for you at
black market rates;
• Do not display
your room key to strangers; and Leave the "Please clean
my room" sign on your door. It tells people the room is
empty. Call housekeeping instead.
• Carry only the
cash you need and divide it;
• Always be aware
and alert to your surroundings;
• Do not hitchhike
or accept a ride from a stranger;
• Do not take
shortcuts through isolated areas;
• Do not walk alone
at night;
• Do not talk to
strangers;
• If you have a
vehicle, when parking at night, select a place that will
be lit when you return. Check for loiterers before
leaving the car. Do not park your car on the street if
you have access to a garage or a security parking area;
• Think twice
before deciding to offer assistance to what may appear
to be a stranded motorist, regardless of gender.
• Do not pick up
hitchhikers.
Public Transportation
Considering the following
points will improve your security while using public
transportation:
• Wait for your
train in a designated waiting area during off-hours;
• Know the hours of
operation of the trains you are using so that you do not
need to wait on deserted platforms. Avoid taking the
last train to your destination;
• Do not ride in
compartments of trains that are deserted. |
