1. Neighborhood Watch Quarterly Meeting Vacation Tips Presented by Officer Antonio Barrera

2.  Stop all deliveries and make arrangements for newspapers and packages to be picked up  Have a trusted friend or neighbor watch over your residence and pets  Make sure to secure your vehicle and do not leave any valuables stored inside  Have someone mow your lawn and take out your garbage  Leave your emergency contact information with a friend or neighbor, along with alarm information

3.  Before you travel, have your vehicle serviced and inspected for safety  Never drive tired  Check your fluid levels every time you fill up  Make sure you have an up-to-date map  Make sure not to exceed your vehicle’s payload capacity

4.  Make sure you buy your ticket under the exact name that appears on your ID  Get to your gateway city as early as you can  Take a carry-on bag containing important items  Wear comfortable clothes

5.  Sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program so the State Department can better assist you in an emergency: https://travelregistration.state.gov  Leave copies of itinerary and passport data page with a family member or friend  Check your overseas medical insurance coverage  Familiarize yourself with local conditions and laws: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis /cis_4965.html