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Chicago Radio Host Cuts
Vacation Short, Learns Lesson from House Fire
LIFEcard Secure Services Helps
Members Plan for the Unexpected
When Chicago’s WGN radio host Spike O’Dell set off on an
Alaskan cruise vacation with his family just weeks ago the
furthest thought from his mind was losing his home and
personal possessions. That is exactly what happened when his
family’s three-story home went up in flames in Chicago’s
western suburbs.
Firefighters were dispatched to the blaze and neighbors at
the scene described the tragedy as devastating. “Words can’t
describe this … it puts life in perspective. In the blink of
an eye, it’s gone,” one neighbor reported.
Shortly after being notified about his home being burnt
down, Spike O’Dell told CBS News in Chicago of the lessons
learned from the fire. In the news report, he revealed the
importance of keeping detailed records of everything in your
home. It is your material possessions destroyed in a fire
that cannot be replaced. By keeping a record of what is in
your home, you can prepare for the unexpected such as a
fire. It could certainly save your life, the report
indicated.
One of the best ways to keep a detailed record of your
personal vital information that is prone to fire, theft,
loss or damage is with LIFEcard Secure – a service that
gives members a “safe place” to store personal information
online like credit card and telephone numbers, passwords or
even a detailed inventory of a home for insurance purposes.
Should a fire or other tragedy occur, members can log on to
the LIFEcard Secure website from any location and instantly
retrieve their stored data.
For more information, visit:
www.LIFEcardServices.com
Tips for Traveling Safely
When traveling either on vacation or on business, it is
important to plan adequately for your trip to prevent any
problems from arising. Traveling, especially abroad and
during these post- 9/11 times, can be stressful and can
dampen your trip if proper precautions are not taken. Here
are a few tips to help make your trip safe and enjoyable.
Do Research Before Leaving on Trip
When planning your itinerary and before making your
reservations, find out what the political and cultural
climate is at your destination. This is especially important
when traveling abroad. Choose travel providers that offer
services that best accommodate your needs opposed to
providers with the cheapest rates.
Before leaving on your trip, you should obtain all the
necessary paperwork such as passport, visa, flight and
ticket information, itineraries and other travel materials
that you will need for your trip. Be sure to read all the
fine print. This is for your protection. Call or e-mail your
family and/or friends to let them know when and where you
are traveling and give them a copy of your itinerary.
Get Travel Insurance In Case of an Emergency
Surprisingly, many travelers do not seek insurance.
Travel insurance can be an asset in situations when you are
stranded at an airport, unable to make the start of a tour
or cruise or you have to cut your trip short because of an
illness, death or unfortunate tragedy like a house fire.
Rather than lose your money for last-minute airline
connections, you can be reimbursed for your expenses once
you file a claim.
Handling
Medical Emergencies on Your Trip
LIFEcard Health
Services Helps Members Plan for the Unexpected
Traveling – domestic or
international -- can be an exciting journey. But, there can
be unforeseen circumstances that develop. One of the more
serious situations is succumbing to an injury or illness. An
unfamiliar location and a different healthcare system can
exacerbate the situation without having the proper resources
to assist you in obtaining the necessary medical care. Be
sure to check whether your health insurance covers you
abroad and if so bring both your insurance policy identity
card as proof of such insurance and claim form.
In cases of an accident and to
help facilitate with identification, international travelers
should complete the information page on the inside of their
passport before leaving on their trip. International
travelers are also advised to have their affairs at home in
order. If, for example, you leave a current will, insurance
documents and power of attorney with a family member or
friend, you will feel more secure about traveling and will
be prepared for any emergency. Remember, plan for the
unexpected. One of the best ways to have your living will
and healthcare information accessible 24/7 is with LIFEcard
Health – a service that gives members a “safe place” to
protect their will and their healthcare information.
LIFEcard Health speaks on your behalf when you or your loved
ones are unable to communicate and it ensures that the right
people – doctors and nurses – have access to your personal
information in critical times. Members can log on to the
LIFEcard Health Secure website from any location and
instantly retrieve their stored data.
LIFEcard Health
helps you to better prepare for emergency situations. When seconds count, critical care information that may save
your life is only a telephone call or a few keystrokes away. LIFEcard Health's secure database also organizes
your current medical records (medications, conditions, physicians, personal contacts) in a clear and concise manner so that
you may receive better medical care.
Learn
more at LIFEcardHealth.com
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