(Salem, OR) -- Travel will increase this week as families leave for the Thanksgiving holiday, and the Oregon Department of Transportation says be prepared. Carry an emergency kit with blankets, food, water and a cell phone charger. If you're traveling with pets, bring food and water for them. If you're traveling through the mountains, carry traction devices. TripCheck dot com can show you what travel conditions you'll face on your trip. Be careful using GPS maps, because they can send you onto snow covered roads.