Safety Tips for Family, Home and Community

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Safety Tips for
Family, Home and Community

After speaking with police we have a gathered a few safety reminders to pass on to our residents.

Home & Community Safety

Drive by a playground on your way home at night, if you spot anything suspicious simply call the police and request a car comes to check it out.
There has been talk of builders supplies going missing and damage to newer properties - if you live in one of these areas that are under construction be sure to keep watch for suspicious activity and report anything to the police.
A reported break-in in Cornell involved a moving truck which emptied the content of a house with a for lease sign out front - if you have neighbours who are moving find out when their moving day is then keep an eye out for trucks removing contents on the wrong day, if you are suspicious inform the police.
Make sure you do not still have builder original locks on your doors. It is also wise to change the locks when you move into an existing home.
Keep your door lights on at night or use motion sensors.
Garage lane lights should be operational. Make sure you check your light bulbs. This is also in most Cornell home contracts.
Alarms or dogs can be a deterrent.
Keep smoke alarms in working order.
Have a Carbon Monoxide Detector.
If you are away, ask a neighbour to pick up your paper and watch the house.
Report anything suspicious to police
Know your neighbours and keep a watch out for their property as well as your own.

Children’s Safety

Tell children and babysitters to watch out for strangers when at parks and the splash pad.
Go over safety rules and what to do in an emergency.
Leave emergency contact numbers for babysitters of neighbours who are home during the day.
Always travel with a buddy.
Do not let young children go even two doors down without watching them from the window or door. We often get too comfortable here in Cornell.
Keep pools covered when not in use. Even small ones can be dangerous.
Report anything suspicious and try to get license plate numbers.
Teach your children not to talk to or go anywhere with strangers.
Make sure your child knows his or her full name, address and phone number.

Remember we are the eyes and ears of our community. Let’s watch out for each other and stay safe.