Milford chronicle., 1955-07-08
Safety Council Notes

/ Going on a vacation Mrs VIII
liam n Cam, vice president for
home safety of the Delaware Safe
ty Council asked this question oi
those who are planning two whole
weeks, OF month or relaxation
and rest. Have you planned your
vacation from beginning to end?
Mrs. Cam offers these helpful
suggestions:
Before You Leave. Stop milk
newspaper and other deliveries
Ask a neighbor to keep advertising
circulars off your porch. 2. Don't
lower window shades. If you are
to be gone three weeks or more,
arrange TO have your lawn moved.
Prowlers watch for such tip-offs.
3. Notify postoffice to hold mail,
or arrange delivery to a neighbor.
4. Lock windows and doors. tie
member basement windows ana
coal chute. 5. Shut off gass and
water at main valves. Shut on
electricity at master switch un-
less refrigerator or food locker is
to be left on. If current must be
left on disconnect lamps and ap
pliances at wall outlets. If re-
frigerator is disconnected, leave
door open to prevent mold. 6. In
form police how long house will
be vacant and where you can b.
reached in emergency. z. Service
car thoroughly, with close atten
tion to safety features such as
lights, brakes, tires, steering,
windshield wipers. s. Put a first
aid kit and fiashlight in glove com
partment. Be sure you have all
tire tools.
On The Way. Speed kills
take it easy. Start a little earlier
and don't try to cover too great a
distance in a day g. Long drives
at constant speed make you drow-
sy. Vary your speed and stop oc-
casionally to stretch your legs. 3.
Be sure you understand driving
techniques in different localities.
For example, using the motor COM
preston to assist braking is
necessary in mountainous coun-
try. A good rule is to use the same
gear as you used in climbing it
a. Don't be impatient to make
time. It's unsafe, and it's not rest
full driving. Watch your passing
On a mountain road you may have
to poke along for mills before il
is safe to pass. 5. Signs and sig
nails are not uniform in all states
Read them carefully. They ar your
bst safeguard on strange roads.
Scenery can be takn in small
doses from moving car, but if
you want to drink deeply of ma
ture's beauty, pull off the roao
and stop. 7. If you leave the
children alone in the bac6 seat,
be sure the doors are locked
After You Arrive. Relax
Don't try to crowd years exer.
else into two weeks. e. Take tho
sun in easy doses. Don't nap in tn
sun. Wear sunglasses. 8. Stay out
of the water for at least an hour
after eating, and swim in sight OF
others. Be sure water is deel
enough and free of obstruction
before diving. Don't try to swim
too far 4. Distribute the load even
ly in boats. Don't stand up. If you
fall out the boat stay on an even
keel, climb in over the stern. Most
boats went sink,~so- stay with-itI
until help comes If it capsizes
Check the weather before going
far on a large lake. s. Don't spill
gasoline while filling an outboard
motor afioat A small amount of
gas may spread on the bilge, set
the entire boat afire when the mo-
.or starts. 6. Don't sample berries.
touch unfamiliar plants, or drink
impure water. z. Carry an insect
repellent with you. 8. Stay away
rom high ground and single trees
in a lightning storm.