Fire Safety While Traveling: Stay Prepared and Stay Safe
Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but it also comes with its own set of risks. One of the most critical aspects of travel safety is fire prevention. Whether you're camping in the great outdoors, staying in a hotel, or traveling in an RV, understanding and practicing fire safety is essential to protecting yourself, your family, and your belongings.
Fires can ignite quickly and spread rapidly, especially in unfamiliar environments. Being prepared with the right knowledge and tools can make all the difference. From knowing the escape routes in your hotel to carrying emergency supplies, there are many steps you can take to ensure your safety on the road.
Below, you'll find essential tips and guidelines to help you minimize fire risks and respond effectively in case of an emergency. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with these practices before you embark on your next journey. Your safety is worth it!
Safety Information Tabs
Emergency Preparedness
Hotel & Motel Safety
Travel Tips
Emergency Preparedness
- Plan ahead and come prepared for you and your family.
- Extra food and water for each family member - don't forget your pets!
- First aid kit
- Medications
- Emergency contact information
- Map of the area
- Cell phone and charger or extra battery
- Cell phones may not work or be reliable in remote areas. During high usage periods, consider texting.
Hotel & Motel Safety
- Review the escape plan posted in your room and ensure your room has a smoke alarm.
- Take time to find the exits and count the number of doors between your room and the exit. Make sure the exits are unlocked. If they are locked, report it to hotel management right away.
- Keep your room key by your bed and take it with you if there is a fire.
- If the alarm sounds, leave right away if it's safe, closing all doors behind you. Use the stairs—never use elevators during a fire.
- If you choose to escape, don't go through the smoke; get low and go under the smoke to your exit.
- If fire is outside your room and you can't escape: Shut off fans and air conditioners. Stuff wet towels in the crack around the door. Call 911 and let them know your location. Wait at the window and signal with a flashlight or light-colored cloth.
Travel Tips
- For road conditions, call 511 or visit www.tripcheck.com.
- To report a roadside hazard, call 1-888-275-6368.
- For social services: Call 211, Text the zip code near your location to 898211, Download the 211info mobile app, or Search the resource database at 211info.org.
- Winter travel tips.
- Beach safety tips.
- Let people know where you are going and when you will return.