Great Places - Safe Traveling Tips

Published in Elizabeth News Record
Wandering Gabriel Column
September 25, 2003
Wanderinggabriel@aol.com

Here’s a subject you need to know about when traveling or at home. When an accident occurs or a sudden illness manifests itself, there is information that needs to be given/obtained by the first responders.

For instance, are you allergic to any medicines or do you have diabetes, are you on insulin, do you have heart disease, etc. If you’re conscious you may be confused.

Here’s what is needed. An ID from MedicAlert. It gives lots of info including your physician’s name, phone number, etc., who to notify, allergies and all. Mine is worn around my neck. I also carry a typed list of my medications. Any pharmacy can help you get the ID. It’s inexpensive and effective. Why risk it-do it now!

Next, medical transportation while traveling. You can buy trip coverage through travel agents or you can get an American Express Platinum Card. It will work and get you to a medical facility that can effectively serve you.
USA hospitals are the best in the world.

We traveling folks need to travel safely, under control. Wishful thinking doesn’t work!

Go under control and tell em Gabriel sent you.