LONGVIEW — Longview police are offering safety tips as Thanksgiving rings in the holiday season.<\/p>\n
Driving Safety Tips
\n\u2022\tMake sure all vehicle occupants wear their safety belt.
\n\u2022\tLeave the proper amount of space between your car and the car in front of you. (One car length for every ten miles per hour).
\n\u2022\tAdjust your speed to road, weather and traffic conditions.
\n\u2022\tPlan regularly scheduled breaks when traveling long distances.
\n\u2022\tHave your car serviced before undertaking a lengthy trip.
\n\u2022\tPlan on needing extra time to get to your final destination.
\n\u2022\tDon\u2019t drink and drive. If you plan on celebrating with alcohol, plan on staying over or plan on having a designated driver.<\/p>\n
Shopping Safety Tips
\n\u2022\tIf you plan on shopping sales well into the night, do not shop alone! Taking along a shopping buddy will not only make your shopping experience more enjoyable, but it will make it safer as well.
\n\u2022\tWhen shopping, be sure your wallet and purse are secure on your person and closed\u2014never leave them unattended in a shopping cart or in a dressing room.
\n\u2022\tBe sure navigation devices, cell phones and other electronics are not in view in your vehicle. Secure them in the glove compartment or out of sight.
\n\u2022\t Be sure packages are out of view or secured in the trunk, and be sure to always keep your vehicle windows closed and doors locked. Nothing is more attractive to a thief than an unlocked vehicle or a vehicle filled with recent purchases.
\n\u2022\tCarry a cell phone with you in case of emergency.<\/p>\n
Home Safety Tips
\n\u2022\tNever leave your doors and windows unlocked.
\n\u2022\tNever leave your drapes\/curtains open, even when you are home.
\n\u2022\tIf you are traveling during the holidays, be sure to stop the paper and mail delivery or have a trusted neighbor or friend pick them up daily.
\n\u2022\tKeep your garage doors closed.
\n\u2022\tLeave on outside lights. This deters burglars by eliminating their hiding places.
\n\u2022\tDon\u2019t leave empty boxes\/sacks on the curb for trash pickup. This is an advertisement to the thief of the new items you may have gotten over the holiday season.
\n\u2022\tReport all suspicious activity to the Police Department at 903-237-1199. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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