Neighborhood Watch
Everyone wants to live in a
neighborhood that is friendly, active, and safe. A lot of what contributes to living in a safe
neighborhood is getting to know your neighbors, and keeping watch over each
other. Learn the names and numbers of
those living around you. The police
cannot be here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Those gaps are best covered by people who are here all the time. Your neighbors!
CONTACT THE EMERALD
FOREST NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH TO VOLUNTEER FOR YOUR STREET.
Emergency Numbers
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Police, Fire, and Medical
Emergency |
911 |
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Orange County Sheriff
(non-emergency) |
407-737-2400 |
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407-351-8500 |
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Poison Control 24-Hour
National Number |
800-222-1222 |
Contact the Neighborhood
Watch
Be certain your block captain has
your name, address, phone number, and email so they can keep you in touch with
activities within our neighborhood and the local area. Send this important information to Neighborhood
Watch.
Regular Safety Tips
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Keep your hedges trimmed below window ledge height
and consider thinning them at the base.
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Exterior lighting: Use floodlights rather than spot
lighting and consider motion sensors.
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Sliding glass doors are very easy to break into by
simply lifting them off the track. To prevent this, place two or more sheet
metal screws in the top of the track to prevent the door from being lifted. A
professional can also install pins or a "
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Windows should have thumb locks installed to prevent
them from being opened too far.
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Be sure all deadbolts have a 1" throw into the
frame to be secure. If you have a
double-keyed deadbolt, be aware that these can be extremely dangerous if you
need to get out of your house in a hurry.
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Keep your garage doors down unless you are in the
garage or front yard.
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Security systems only work if you use them! It’s also best to also have signs at the
front and back entrances, and of course be monitored. A strobe light as part of your alarm system,
mounted above the garage, will help police find your house quicker.
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If you leave town:
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Ask a neighbor to pick up your newspaper and mail
every day.
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Have someone take care of your lawn.
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Use the slide bolt or a padlock to secure your garage
door in the down position.
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Place timers on some interior lights and alternate
the timing.
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Don't keep your garage door opener on your car
visor. Your registration papers are also
in your car and they contain your address.
A thief can easily break into your car, then get into your home with the
garage door opener while you are shopping.
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Remember that swimming season is year round in