Monday, January 26, 2015
Stay warm and safe USA
In case you need contact information for various transportation companies, hotels, hostels, and shelters as well as some safety winter travel tips please click on the following links below:
1. Winter safe driving tips, maps, weather. and AAA contact information please visit the website below
http://warmandsafe1.blogspot.ca/2015/01/winter-safety-driving-tips.html
2. Winter safe travel tips for transit users, transit contact information, taxi contact information please visit the website below:
http://warmandsafe1.blogspot.ca/2015/01/public-transportation-usa.html
3. Hotels, Hostels, and shelter contact information please visit the website below:
http://warmandsafe1.blogspot.ca/2015/01/hotels-hostels-and-shelters-usa.html
Winter safety driving tips
* Please note
If the police and news reporters do say that driving is not recommended due to poor weather try not to drive, but if you got to drive here is some info to keep you, your passengers, and other people on the road safe.
Winter safety driving tips:
Prior to driving in winter:
1. Get your car in the fall fixed and ready for winter
2. Install 4 matching winter tires
3. Pack an emergency kit in your vehicle (included in the emergency kit: blanket, mitts or gloves/ jacket/ warm hat, a bottle of water, water proof matches, jumper cables, flashlight with batteries, emergency contact numbers [for example 9-1-1, AAA emergency road side assistance, taxi phone number, non perishable snacks.)
4. Make sure you and your passengers are wearing proper clothing for the weather (for example if it's cold make sure everyone is wearing a winter coat, winter boots, mitts/ gloves, winter hat or hood, and a scarf).
5. Learn how to drive safe in winter (for example take a winter driving course through AAA. You can find out more about their classes by visiting http://aaa.com)
6. Plan your trip. Check road conditions prior to departure.
7. Give yourself extra time to travel.
8. Travel with a fully charged and working cell phone.
9. Tell someone you trust where you are going and when you are planning to return.
10. On slippery roads don't use your cruise control
11. Give yourself extra space between vehicles
12. Slow down and make sure everyone in the car is wearing a seat belt.
13. Driving in winter is risky so be patient and alert.
14. Make sure you have extra warm clothes (for example coat/ mitts/ scarf/ hat) and a shovel in your vehicle trunk.
15. Carry some sandbags in your vehicle. They can be used as weights to give the vehicle more traction on icy roads, and they can be used on icy roads to help get your vehicle out of the area.
15. Take a break from driving when needed in a safe and warm location.
16. Bring money in case you need to find an alternate form of transportation, make a phone call on a public phone, buy food, or find shelter until the bad weather passes. Please note if you need to find a safe place to stay for the night you may need to use a credit card at a hotel since many of them don't accept cash or debit cards.
For more information on how to stay while driving this winter please check out the following websites:
1. Weather Network's 11 things to carry in your car during winter:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/insider-insights/articles/12-things-to-carry-in-your-car-this-winter/15863/
2. USA Road Conditions:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/cys/?n=unitedstatesroadconditions
3. Weather network road conditions:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/roads-and-travel/highway-condition/list
If you need help finding your destination please pull over and park your vehicle in a safe spot before checking out the maps and directions provided in the links below.
1. Google map:
http://maps.google.com
2. MapQuest
http://mapquest.com
For up to date weather information please check out the following websites:
1. The Weather Network: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
2. Yahoo! Weather: https://weather.yahoo.com/
* Note: I'm aware that I am missing some contact information for taxi and public transit companies. The reason I am missing that is because I want to give you all links to companies that I know actually do provide service. I have visited the USA but I don't live there. When I was visiting I never used a taxi. But I do believe you have every right to find a taxi should you need it. That is why I am suggesting you find your local taxi and public transit companies contact information using the websites below.
1. Google:
http://www.google.com
2. Yahoo!:
http://www.yahoo.com/
3. MSN.com
http://msn.com
If you are stuck outside and unable to find a safe place to stay. Please call 9-1-1. They can help you out.back to home page
13. Driving in winter is risky so be patient and alert.
14. Make sure you have extra warm clothes (for example coat/ mitts/ scarf/ hat) and a shovel in your vehicle trunk.
15. Carry some sandbags in your vehicle. They can be used as weights to give the vehicle more traction on icy roads, and they can be used on icy roads to help get your vehicle out of the area.
15. Take a break from driving when needed in a safe and warm location.
16. Bring money in case you need to find an alternate form of transportation, make a phone call on a public phone, buy food, or find shelter until the bad weather passes. Please note if you need to find a safe place to stay for the night you may need to use a credit card at a hotel since many of them don't accept cash or debit cards.
For more information on how to stay while driving this winter please check out the following websites:
1. Weather Network's 11 things to carry in your car during winter:
2. USA Road Conditions:
http://www.crh.noaa.gov/cys/?n=unitedstatesroadconditions
3. Weather network road conditions:
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/roads-and-travel/highway-condition/list
If you need help finding your destination please pull over and park your vehicle in a safe spot before checking out the maps and directions provided in the links below.
1. Google map:
http://maps.google.com
2. MapQuest
http://mapquest.com
For up to date weather information please check out the following websites:
1. The Weather Network: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
2. Yahoo! Weather: https://weather.yahoo.com/
* Note: I'm aware that I am missing some contact information for taxi and public transit companies. The reason I am missing that is because I want to give you all links to companies that I know actually do provide service. I have visited the USA but I don't live there. When I was visiting I never used a taxi. But I do believe you have every right to find a taxi should you need it. That is why I am suggesting you find your local taxi and public transit companies contact information using the websites below.
1. Google:
http://www.google.com
2. Yahoo!:
http://www.yahoo.com/
3. MSN.com
http://msn.com
If you are stuck outside and unable to find a safe place to stay. Please call 9-1-1. They can help you out.back to home page
public transportation USA
If the police and news reporters say it's not safe to travel please don't do so unless you really need to.
How to travel using public transportation safely in the winter:1. Wear the proper winter clothing (coat, jacket, woolen hat, mitts, gloves, wool socks, winter boots etc..)
2. bring a snack and a bottle of water.
3. Bring your bus ticket/ bus pass.
4. Have an alternate ride planned just in case your bus/ train or ferry is late or fails to show.
5. Tell someone you trust where you are going and when you plan to return.
6. Allow for extra time to travel to your destination.
7. Carry a fully charged cell phone.
8. Bring something to entertain you- this may help you stay calm.
9. Be patient.
10. Be patient with your driver. They are dealing with some very dangerous road conditions. They are working hard to make sure you and the other passengers stay safe.
11. Bring money so that you can find another way to get to your destination, buy some food, or make phone calls should you need to do so.
Public transportation contact info:
If you need to access public transportation to get to your destination safely please check out the websites below
1. Greyhound :
2. NYC MTA: http://web.mta.info/mta/phone.htm
* Note: I'm aware that I am missing some contact information for taxi and public transit companies. The reason I am missing that is because I want to give you all links to companies that I know actually do provide service. I have visited the USA but I don't live there. When I was visiting I never used a taxi. But I do believe you have every right to find a taxi should you need it. That is why I am suggesting you find your local taxi and public transit companies contact information using the websites below.
1. Google:
2. Yahoo!:
3. MSN.com
http://msn.com
http://msn.com
For up to date weather info please check out the websites below.
1. The Weather Network: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
2. Yahoo! Weather: https://weather.yahoo.com/
If you need to find your destination please check out the following websites:
1. Google map:
http://maps.google.com
2. MapQuest
http://mapquest.com
* Note: If an emergency arises and you need help please call 9-1-1. They will help you out. Hope everyone stays safe and warm!
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hotels, hostels and shelters (USA)
Hotel contact information:
1. Holiday Inn:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/reservation
2. Hyatt:
http://www.hyatt.com/
3. Ramada:
http://www.ramada.com/
Hosteling International USA:
http://www.hiusa.org/?gclid=CICs1eWMs8MCFYU7aQodb7gADg
For information on emergency shelters in your area please use the following websites to find out their contact information:
1. Google:
http://www.google.com
2. Yahoo!
http://www.yahoo.com
3. MSN.com
http://www.msn.com
* Note: If you are stuck outside and unable to find safe and warm place to stay in please call 9-1-1. They can help you out.
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1. Holiday Inn:
http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/reservation
2. Hyatt:
http://www.hyatt.com/
3. Ramada:
http://www.ramada.com/
Hosteling International USA:
http://www.hiusa.org/?gclid=CICs1eWMs8MCFYU7aQodb7gADg
For information on emergency shelters in your area please use the following websites to find out their contact information:
1. Google:
http://www.google.com
2. Yahoo!
http://www.yahoo.com
3. MSN.com
http://www.msn.com
* Note: If you are stuck outside and unable to find safe and warm place to stay in please call 9-1-1. They can help you out.
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