Monday is Memorial Day, a day when we honor and mourn the men and women who have died serving our country.

The holiday brings with it a long weekend for many, which also often means a lot of travel.

Elizabeth Carey, director of public relations & corporate communications for AAA of Western and Central New York, spoke with Spectrum News 1 about what travelers can expect this year, how they should prepare and the safety concerns everyone should be aware of.

Click on the video above hear what she had to say.