get it or do you want to get it?" Avoid eye contact. Keep $25-$100 in your pocket as insurance. If hostile, offer additional money or possessions that the robber may have overlooked.
• Keep your camera hidden until you are ready to use it. Use tote bags instead of camera bags. Do not hang your camera around your neck.
• Avoid viewing maps in wide-open spaces.
• Leave copies of all your information (credit cards, passport numbers, travelers checks, air tickets) with family or friends at home.
• Avoid walking alone at night.
• Do not take shortcuts. Stay on well-traveled streets.
• Withdraw money from ATMs only during daylight hours, preferably in banks or hotels.
• Never leave valuables in plain view in your car. Lock items in your trunk before reaching your destination.
Make your rental unit safer
• Take rental keys with you to the pool.
• Find out in advance if there is on-site security.
• Verify that window and door locks are secure.
• Place all valuables in a safe place.
• Close your door tightly when entering or leaving your rental.
• Do not place ski or swim gear on the balcony or decks.
• List calls made, received, and their times, even unanswered calls.
• Leave the radio, TV, and/or lights on.
• Wedge the bathroom door while showering.
• Be prepared in case of fire.
- Familiarize yourself with all general and emergency exits.
- (If you can), extinguish fire or pull fire alarm.
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Phone the fire department before calling the front desk.
- Stay low, turn off air conditioning, get room key, check the door for heat with the back of your hand before opening.
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Put wet towels under door and in vents to keep smoke out of your room.
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Fill tub, sink and wastebaskets with water to re-wet towels and cool hot walls.
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Remove curtains. Crack open window.
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Put a wet towel over mouth and nose. |
