Local authorities are reminding travelers to stay safe during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers indicates the week of Thanksgiving will see an increase across the nation in traffic with college students and family members returning home. Lowers says this increase in traffic could be dangerous when mixed in with snow and ice.

Chief Lowers says the night before Thanksgiving is a popular night for parties among college students. Lowers reminds if your plans include alcohol, celebrate responsibly.

Lowers says to make sure someone knows where you are going when you celebrate.