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When travelling in a rented car, never display maps and other obvious tourist items, as these make you a target for carjackers. Stay on main routes and if travelling on toll roads, make sure you have the right coins/notes required for the tollgate as these are unmanned computerised tollgates and there's nobody to give you change Leave a Comment
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 by eiskje
Also the torrential rains and thunderstorms can pose a risk. If you notice a storm coming closer, go inside, turn off electrical appliances and stay of the phone while it lasts. Every year people in Florida get hit by lightening, at the beach, golfcourts or just on the streets. They usually don't die, but Man! It must hurt!
You can even get hit by lightning if you only see it far far away. Be careful, do as the Floridians do. Also the rains in the summer can cause flooding. For more on lightning go to 'http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wfront.htm', that's also where I found this great picture. Leave a Comment
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For more info check out Florida Lightning page Leave a Comment
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* Alligators: yes they can be a hazard, but more in some parts of Florida than others. Otherwise, don't worry about them...they're not EVERYWHERE. If you see any, avoid them and admire them from a safe distance. Don't invade their habitat just so you can get a great picture. Buy a postcard, or take a pic from afar to take home.
* Hurricanes: I would like to comment on one traveller's tip b/c it was not all that accurate. She (or he) stated that there are "safer" places to avoid these ( one coast is "safer" than the other). This is NOT true, anyone with common weather sense knows (and we floridians know best!) that hurricanes are very unpredictable and will go where they choose. No place is safe from them! Anytime you visit during hurricane season (all summer pretty much) keep up with local weather reports and news, and if something is expected, follow and obey ALL instruction (for YOUR safety) given to you. Do not ignore anything. Do not try to stand in front of windows so that you can "watch" one happen...this is also dangerous, as high winds could shatter the glass. We floridians are used to them, and know how to prepare. I enjoy watching a hurricane happen from the sliding glass door in my apartment ,though it is reinforced with tape and we stay well away from it. Florida has very unpredictable weather, hurricane or not. Be safe while you're here!
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