STORM TRACK: May 31, 1978 (Volume 1 Issue 4)

When I expect to return to the same area for repeated days of local storm activity, I will go to several motels, introduce myself, leave my name and make the following arrangements. If I call the motel collect, they will know I want a room and either accept -if a vacancy- or decline to accept the call -if they are full. If they accept the call, the charge can be added to the room bill. This way, you don't need a pocket full of change and can confirm a room at any time. Another suggestion is to get a telephone credit card. I used one extensively this summer and made advance motel reservations almost every night (generally, I found the "toll free numbers" to be busy every time I called). Its convenience and the assurance of a guaranteed room for a late arrival made my trip much more relaxed.