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Holiday Travel

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Holiday Travel: Tips for a Safe Road Trip

Many take to the roads during the holiday season. Here's how to do so safely.

Many people take to the road to see families during the holiday season. If you're planning a road trip, whether it's a two hour drive or a twelve hour drive, here's how to do so safely with travel tips from the Herndon Police Department.  • Carry a fire extinguisher in your car. It can also come in handy if you come upon an accident where another vehicle is on fire.  • Carry a form in your glove box that lists all the allergies of the occupants of the vehicle.  • Have a list of phone numbers of those you may need to reach back at home, as well as at your destination. Additionally, have a form in your vehicle that lists contacts that can be called in case of an emergency.  • Make sure to have all prescription drugs you might need while you'…

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Holiday Weekend Gas Prices, Beach Travel Preview

Travelers leaving for the Independence Day holiday will face high traffic flow but lower gas prices Friday.

Holiday travelers have a reason to rejoice over the Fourth of July holiday weekend: lower gas prices. AAA defines the Independence Holiday as being from July 2 to July 8, but many travelers are planning to leave Friday.  While holiday weekends typically bring higher gas prices, this year gas prices will fall. “Industry analysts believe prices at the pump will fall another 5 to 20 cents before the Independence  holiday—which is good news for the 35.5 million Americans AAA projects plan to travel by car,” said Martha M. Mead, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA Mid-Atlantic. Gas Prices Down in Northern Virginia, Beach Areas The current northern Virginia area average is $3.45 for a gallon of regular unleaded, down from an average…

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