“With the gas prices this much, it’s easier to travel a lot”. The statement read in part, “U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance when in public places or using transportation”.
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Counterterrorism efforts have been front and center since jihadists murdered 130 and injured hundreds more in at a concert venue, a soccer stadium and bars and cafes in Paris on November 13. “So needing to do everything that you can do within your vehicle to be properly prepared and one of those things is wearing a seat belt”. Meanwhile, almost 1,000 people were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol over the long weekend past year, so moderation, as always, should be watchword at holiday gatherings. Denver is expected to get light snow and freezing drizzle by Thursday, and Dallas is forecast to receive heavy rains and gusty winds on Thanksgiving Day.
Still the NY Police Commissioner said the travel alert is aimed at mostly foreign travel and there’s no reason for us not to feel secure.
Gas prices are still adjusting to the recent drop in oil prices.
There likely will be snow over the Grapevine on Interstate 5 this weekend, as well as 12 to 15 inches of snow across the Sierras from Lake Tahoe to Yosemite, forecasters said.
Sergeant Brent Bernhardt with the Missouri State Highway Patrol says keep the weather in mind when traveling as it can change road conditions.
A traveler rests on the floor as American Airlines aircraft are lined up the the gates at Miami worldwide Airport, Tuesday, November 24, 2015, in Miami.
AAA said the Thanksgiving holiday is defined as Wednesday through Sunday.
Airport parking: There should be plenty of parking on- and off-site at the three local airports, but allow extra time to find a spot.
The Russian Metrojet crash in Egypt on October 31 prompted security enhancements at airports overseas that have flights to the United States, Johnson said. “If you aren’t traveling an extreme distance, the best time to avoid congestion is actually Thanksgiving morning”. “Mid-afternoon trains will understandably be more crowded”, Torbic said.
“In a free and open democratic society, we can not eliminate all risk”.
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“We’re also planning some DUI checkpoints on Friday night”, Clifton said. “Terrorism can not prevail in a society that refuses to be terrorized”.
