Sure, you may be prepared to handle a natural disaster in your home, but what if you’re in a hotel?

Here’s what to look for the next time you hit the road…

In tornado or hurricane-prone areas, hotels should continuously monitor weather reports using the Internet or weather-band radio.

In the U.S., the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has an All Hazards radio network just for that purpose.

Ask about “safe rooms” where guests are relocated in case of a hurricane or tornado, and what emergency supplies, lighting and medical equipment are on hand.

Your hotel should also have measures to prevent items like framed pictures and televisions from falling in case of an earthquake.

And ask if the elevators automatically return to the lobby and open up if a quake is detected.

As a guest, it’s up to you to know where the emergency exits are, and listen to evacuation instructions. Often times, it’s safer to remain inside the hotel.

And, this is one that people often forget: Unless it’s an emergency, stay off the telephone to keep the lines open for disaster response.

Find more, visit our Natural Disasters section.

And check out the rest of our Daily Travel Tips here.