Travel Safety
- Be aware of your surroundings
- If being followed, drive to hospital, fire-hall, 24-hr. market, police station
- Travel in well lit areas
- Travel with someone
- Always lock doors immediately when entering vehicle
- Be familiar with changing a flat tire...at a minimum have all the tools you'll need
- If possible, let someone know your route and ETA's
- If possible, don't carry valuables or large amounts of cash...Credit Cards are best
Parking Lot Safety
- Be aware of your surroundings
- PARKSMART: remove money and valuables, and lock doors
- Do not leave passports in rental cars
- Carry a cell phone
- Ask for an escort to your auto
- Have your keys ready in hand when returning to your vehicle
- Mace is legal to carry in Tennessee, except for on air craft
- If you notice something suspicious, avoid the situation
Hotel/Motel Safety
- Never open the door to a stranger... always verify
- Always keep your door locked
- Be careful not to let your room number on the key be easily seen
- Consider displaying your "do not disturb" sign on the door
- Always be sure that the adjoining door is locked on your side
- Never leave valuables inside your auto
- If you have valuables, never leave them in the room, a hotel safe is a possibility