Memorial Day Weekend On The Roadways Navigating Covid-19 and Travel Tips

We honor those who have fought for our country and died in military service. This weekend many people will visit cemeteries with some volunteers placing flags on the graves of the brave soldiers.

Find out more about Memorial Day Here

Are you getting away this Memorial Day weekend? According to AAA auto club more than 37 million people will travel over this Memorial Day weekend and nearly 6 million less than last year during the Covid.

AAA has provided a Travel Restrictions map with the latest information to help you plan your trip Here and safety information for travelers who are not vaccinated Here.

Here are a few tips to help you along the way:

DRIVE SAFELY
Drivers should be well rested and alert, use their seat belts, observe speed limits and follow the rules of the road. If someone is planning on drinking alcohol, they should designate a driver who won’t be drinking.

• Drivers should give their full attention to the road.
• Avoid distractions such as cell phones.
• Leave ample room when behind other vehicles.
• Use caution in work zones.
• Make frequent stops when traveling long distances.
• Clean the vehicle’s lights and windows, especially at night.
• Turn the headlights on as dusk approaches, or during inclement weather.
• Use high beams on rural roads unless approaching or following a vehicle.
• Refill the vehicle’s gas tank before it gets too low. If there is trouble with the car, pull as far as possible off the road.

PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Travelers should pay attention to the weather forecast for their destination.
Travel and weather web sites can help them avoid storms and other regional challenges that could impact their safety. To be ready for unexpected problems:
• Carry an Emergency Preparedness Kit in the trunk.
• Pack high protein snacks, water, first aid kit, flashlight, a small battery-operated radio, an emergency contact card with names and phone numbers, extra prescription medications and important documents or information that may be needed.
• Travelers should let someone know their destination, route, and expected arrival time. If you get stuck along the way, help can be sent along the predetermined route.
If your traveling with a pet, here are some tips to make their trip more enjoyable.

Have a safe and very enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend!

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Honoring All Who Served – Memorial Day

We honor those who have fought for our country and many people will visit cemeteries with some volunteers placing flags on the graves of the brave soldiers.
Find out more about Memorial Day Here

Memorial Day Weekend Party Food Recipes

Memorial day is a day of remembrance for all those who died in the armed forces. It is a federal holiday  that is observed every last Monday of May. It was started in 1868 after the Civil War and called Decoration Day. Union veterans established this day for decorating the graves of soldiers with flowers in remembrance. The Confederate also had a day of remembrance and by the 20th century they merged them together bringing us Memorial Day to honor all Americans of the military service who died.  It is a day to visit the graves and memorials for those men and women who gave up their most precious lives and many leave flags and flowers to this day. Thank you for all who serve and those before you.

So why do we also celebrate with food and a party. Even before the Civil War, families in the south, rural areas and mountains would gather around the graves of their loved ones and have a picnic. Many relatives came from far away and this was a good time to visit and remember the one who passed away. After the Civil War and Decoration Day was established this tradition still continued and is believed to be the same for Memorial Day.

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Have a save and fun weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

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