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At Direct
Flight Parking, we understand that safety is a big issue when traveling. Whether
traveling within Canada, or trotting around the globe, you want the reassurance
that you, your children, and your home will be safe and sound upon your return.
Our Direct Flight Parking team gathered together some advice that we think you
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Your Home
There is nothing worse than returning from your vacation or business trip
to find that your house has been burglarized or vandalized. Here are a few things
for you to consider when you are away:
- The most
important thing is to ensure your home does not look vacant. This includes
having a trusted neighbour or relative collect your mail every day, as well
as attending to garbage disposal, and yard maintenance if necessary. Leave
your vacation address and phone number with this person, in case of emergency.
- Lock
all windows and doors.
- Put indoor
and outdoor lights on a timer, if at all possible.
- Leave
blinds and curtains in everyday positions, turn down the telephone ringer,
and make sure that your message does not state that you are not home, or out
of the country. Simply say that you are unavailable.
- Turn
down your thermostat and unplug appliances.
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Your Kids
When traveling abroad, we would all like to know that our children are out of
harm's way. Aside from the standard 'Don't talk to strangers' discussion, we
have listed a few key points to consider before your flight.
- Make
identity records for your children. Contact or your local home security/protection
company, your local police Identification Bureau or agencies that deal with
missing children such as * Child
Find Canada for a Child Fingerprinting Kit. Keep your child's fingerprints,
along with a recent photo, eye and hair colour, current height and weight,
allergies, birthmarks, scars, and special medical conditions with you while
on vacation.
Giving this to the police or medical personnel in an emergency helps them
act rapidly when you may not be thinking clearly. No one wants to think about
their children being lost or missing, but it is better to be prepared than
not.
- Use your
own common sense - teach your children about safety, staying close to you.
Have a meeting place planned out in the case of separation, and encourage
kids to trust their own "bad feelings" about people and to avoid strangers.
- Be sure
to pack safety equipment if your child will be riding a bike, or playing a
sport that requires protective gear.
- To avoid
common gastrointestinal disorders and viral infections, make sure children
wash their hands frequently.
- Refer
to the link for packing on tips for first aid and medications that should
be brought along for emergency purposes, as well as for allergies.
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Your
Health
It is important to be prepared in case of emergency or illness while abroad, especially
if you or any of your travel companions suffer from any medical condition.
You can find all insurance information and rates at * HSBC
Insurance On-line or see these special * Canadian
SnowBird rates.
We can't advocate any one particular service, so we encourage you to shop around.
However, the links above will get you started in the right direction.
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Packing
Tips
Once you have made your travel arrangements, it is important to consider what
to bring with you. You may need to bring specific items, based on where you
are going. Look at this * suggested
packing list and glean some other interesting tidbits.
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