Don't Get Swept Away....

It is hurricane season and with Dolly making her way to the Mexico/Texas boarder, many people are preparing themselves for the impending storm. Since Dolly is making her way to the shores of the U.S. many travel plans have changed. Southwest Airlines and Continental airlines have made changes to their flights that were supposed to be heading out in the next couple of days. In fact, Southwest has cancelled all of their flights to and from Corpus Christi and Harlingen.

So what should one do to prepare themselves for a natural disaster? 

Make sure you contact your insurance agent when a disaster strikes. You travel agent can help re-schedule your flights and hotel accommodations, if necessary, as well as (in some situations) refund your trip. When you travel, make sure to have a good travel insurance policy. Having a good policy will help if you need to get your trip refunded; consult with your travel agent before your trip.

What happens if you are on a trip and disaster strikes?

If a disaster strikes, it would be a good time to end the trip. You might think that it would be cool to witness the disaster first hand, but it is not very smart. It can be dangerous to stay in the area, so try and leave as soon as possible. Once again call your travel agent and let them know what has happened, they can book you a trip home. If you don't have a travel agent, call your airline and hotel and let them know of the situation.  If you are happen to be out of the country when a disaster strikes, get in contact with the closest U.S. Embassy.