Travel Safety

• Don't publicize your travel plans -- limit knowledge to those who need to know.
• Ensure that your passport, if needed, is good for at least three or four months.
• Make sure visa(s) are appropriate and current for place and type of travel.
• Take only the credit cards and personal identification that you will actually need.
• Carry a driver's license from your state of residence with a photograph.
• Make a copy of your credit cards, traveler check numbers, and the telephone numbers needed to report a theft. Keep the copy in a location separate from the documents.
• If possible, carry any required prescriptions in the original containers. Consider carrying them on the plane instead of leaving them in your checked bags.
• Carry a list of blood type, allergies, or any special medical conditions. Medical alert bracelets are a good idea.
• Hand carry any sensitive or proprietary information. Leave all expensive and unneeded personal or professional property at home.
• Check with your medical insurance carrier about coverage away from your home and work. Know coverage protection for out-of-country travel.
• Avoid a demanding schedule upon your arrival if you have traveled across many time zones. Give yourself a chance to adjust to new surroundings.
• DO NOT transport items for other people.
• NEVER leave your bags unattended -- anywhere! Portable computers are particularly susceptible even at airport security checkpoints.

Also in Crime Prevention Guide:

• ATM Safety
• Bicycle Safety
• Bicycle Theft Prevention
• Credit Fraud Prevention
• Harassing, Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls
• Harassing, Obscene or Threatening E-Mail
• Identity Theft Prevention
• Information and Data Security
• Laptop Computer Security
• Office Security
• Personal Safety in Elevators
• Personal Safety in Your Car
• Personal Safety on Public Transportation
• Personal Safety on the Street
• Pickpocket Theft Prevention
• Safety and Security on Campus
• Travel Plans