 More people are traveling this holiday season, doubling the amount of travelers California saw in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This means airports will be busy, which may cause longer lines, less parking, and more stress. There are steps you can take to make traveling this holiday season easier and safer for you and your family. We really encourage people even prior to leaving for the airport to check our website for parking availability and to also check their traffic apps for any accidents or any delays on the freeway that might impede their their arriving here at the airport. Part of leaving and giving yourself time from your home to the airport also encompasses giving you time to be courteous, to be friendly, knowing that those persons on the other side of the on the desk that are giving you issuing your boarding pass have a tough job. We encourage people you know be patient it's a busy time of year for everyone and everybody here is doing their best to get you to your destination as quickly and as easily as possible. Be prepared for the screening process. This allows for TSA security officers to focus on their mission of ensuring passengers are safe during their travels. Take advantage of the TSA website to ensure that you have all the facts and that makes your travel much smoother. Prepare for security when packing and ensure that there are no prohibited items in your carry-on luggage that could result in a bag check. Slowing the screening process for you and all the travelers behind you. The federal mandate for masks is still enforced and it is required to have a mask on anytime you are on airport property. If you see someone not wearing a mask or following COVID protocols, don't take it upon yourself to enforce them on others. Tell an employee. Let the professionals handle an individual that's out of compliance. Throughout your whole experience traveling, it's always smart to stay aware of your surroundings. And if you see something that doesn't seem right, let someone know. Could be nothing, could be something, but you know, it's the old adage of if you see something, maybe you should say something. For more information and safety tips, visit news.caloes.ca.gov. From everyone at Cal OES, I'm Brittany Peterson.