Driver alone . . .

Information provided by
Tom Orr
June 6, 2018 1:00 p.m.

Prior to fleeing the island’s last tropical storm, Tom Orr created a “Driver Alone” form to place on the front passenger seat of his car.  In the event of an accident or medical issue, first responders can quickly inform his designated emergency contacts.

Since Tom’s idea is a good idea for anyone traveling alone, we thought we would share his form with our readers.

Driver Alone?

On front passenger side of automobile, place a letter sized paper that shows your I.D. or Driver’s License at the top. On lower half of paper,  list two or three numbers to call IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. First responders will act quickly on arrival.

Form

Letterhead or Driver’s License

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Name of 1st Responder Cell Phone Number

Name of 2nd Responder Cell Phone Number

Name of 3rd Responder Cell Phone Number

Editor’s Note: Tom Orr, born in 1925, retired and moved to Amelia Island in 2000. Following graduation from the New York Maritime College, he served as a deck officer. In 1946, Tom sailed for United States Lines to Australia and Pacific Islands.

In 1957, Tom purchased a “Ask Mr. Foster Travel Service,” which became a 40 branch travel operation headquartered in New York.  Tom sold his business in 1972.  He continued his career  representing  a Washington, D.C. firm that held GSA contracts and covered a territory from Maine to New Jersey as well as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.  Also during his career, Tom was a stock broker with Merrill Lynch when the Dow Jones average was at 300, and was an automotive and refrigeration manufacture’s representative in the mid-west.  He currently resides in Osprey Village.