Post: Travel Tips - 5 of 7

Posted by R. Garcia on 11/26/07

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--Hotels
-Do not stay in the most expensive hotels.
-Do not unnecessarily remain in the hotel public areas.
They are likely targets for bombing and surveillance.
-Do not open the door if you are not expecting callers.
Call the reception desk to verify.
-Use hotel safe for excess cash and valuables. Never
leave them in your room, even in a locked suitcase.
-Do not enter a elevator containing a suspicious person.
-If robbed, do not resist. Nothing takes priority over
your life.

--Surviving Fire
-Locate the two closest fire exits and identify how many
doorways they are from your room.
-Hotel fires usually happen at night. If awaken and see
or smell smoke, do not stand. Fires often produces
deadly, odorless, colorless gases that rise to the
ceiling. Instead, roll out of bed onto the floor. Get
your key and crawl to the door or window.
-Feel the door before opening it. If it is cool, slowly
open it and go to the nearest fire exit. Take your key and
crawl if the air is smokey. Do not use elevators. If
exits are inaccessible, return to your room.
-If your room door is hot, do not open it. Your room may
be the safest place. Seal all cracks with wet towels, and
turn off any fans or air conditioning. Telephone for help
or signal from window. Fill ice bucket or waste basket
with water to keep the door cool.

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